Lockdown mitigation is “taking a little risk” and warns top government scientific advisers

Government chief scientific adviser warns that easing lockdown measures in the UK is “at risk” Coronavirus crisis.

John Edmans, Professor OBE sits Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) -Advise the Minister on the response to the pandemic.

The professor warned that the Covid-19 incident remained “very high” in the UK and warned about the relaxation of restrictions: “We can’t lift things too much.”

that is British competitive sports have been given go ahead to return from MondayPublished by Culture Secretary Oliver Dauden at the Coronavirus Briefing on Saturday, based on strict guidelines.

Edman’s concern is on a growing list of expert advisors to the government expressing concerns about mitigating Lockdown in the UK.

From Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson You can meet in a park or garden in 6 groups -While maintaining social distance.

People gathered at the beach and beauty spots on sunny weekends, and Professor Edmunds, along with Professor Peter Hobby and Sir Jeremy Farah of Oxford University, warned that the minister was at risk.

All three are members of the SAGE committee.

Professor Edmans said of ITV news: “At the moment, there is a bit of risk.

“One can only lift things a little below 1 right now, so we can’t lift things up too much because we don’t have a lot of headroom.”

He continues: “Second, the incident is very quiet, with 8,000 new infectious diseases occurring daily in England and in the community alone, according to ONS research. Hospitals and nursing homes Possible cases do not count as a prison.

“It’s so many cases, 8,000 every day.”

Government Meets “Five Tests” to Mitigate UK Lockdown Measures NHS test and trace program As the next step in controlling the spread of Covid-19.

But Professor Edmunds warned, “The less incidents the more effective the pursuit will be.”

He also added: “We don’t think we have a major second peak, I think the government will never let it happen, my problem is that we flatten the case. Or not. “

Professor Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Vantam of England was asked about the comments made by Professor Edmunds and other SAGE members at the Downing Street Briefing on Saturday.

Professor Vantam said:

“The scientific consensus is that the following series of measures, announced on Monday, have been implemented and that R should be kept within 1 if contact tracing is being done.

“Our advice is to continue to monitor this very carefully. After that, we will provide further advice to the government on whether further mitigation is possible.”

He added that the scientific view is “always changing”.

Professor Vantam NHS test and trace system It also helps control the infection.

Organized briefingCture Sectreary Olive Dowden said it is necessary to remember that SAGE has more than 50 scientists.

When asked about the difficulty of asking people to return to tighter lockdowns when the R rate rises, Dauden said the government “emphasized the need to maintain social distance.” “It is a very interim measure.”

Relaxation of the English blockade will also see the reopening of some schools from Monday More shops have begun to resume trading Along with outdoor retail stores and car showrooms.

Group of 6 people from different households can work out together From Monday, maintaining social distance.

Professor Edmunds told ITV News, “The message from the government seems to be to rush this a bit. At this point, I’m not sure if it’s taking small steps.

“That doesn’t seem to me to me. It’s a combination of multiple steps that I worry about, and overall I’m concerned.”

Deregulation in England is more advanced than the lockdown mitigation announced in the other three countries.

In Scotland, People can now meet with people from one other household As long as it is outdoors. The first Prime Minister Nikola Sturgeon warns that social distances should be maintained and the group is limited to a maximum of eight people.

People Wales You can meet others outdoors from Monday.

While in Northern Ireland, More retailers can open, and small outdoor weddings are approved from June 8th. However, the coronavirus infection rate remains controlled.

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