Prof Neil Ferguson resigns from role advising government on coronavirus after admitting 'undermining' social distancing messaging
Prof Neil Ferguson has quit as a government adviser on coronavirus after admitting an"error of judgement".
It comes after the Daily Telegraph reported he had broken the rules aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus.This led Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce on 23 March that he was imposing widespread curbs on daily life. "I acted in the belief that I was immune, having tested positive for coronavirus and completely isolated myself for almost two weeks after developing symptoms."
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