Prognosis
Top U.K. Scientists Clash With Johnson Over Virus Lockdown
- ‘SAGE’ advisers recommended tougher virus measures last month
- Chief medic says more action will be needed in worst-hit areas
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Boris Johnson clashed with his own government’s scientific advisers who wanted tougher action against the resurgent coronavirus outbreak in the U.K. in September.
The British prime minister announced Monday that bars and pubs will be closed in the worst-hit parts of England to control the pandemic as he tried to restore clarity and credibility to his much-criticized strategy. He said he hoped to avoid another full national lockdown and that his plan would work if people followed the advice.