The forecasts that spooked Boris Johnson into slowing exit from lockdown

PM ’s hands tied by gloomy prediction that rapid easing would lead to even fuller hospitals than in JanuaryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOn Monday,Boris Johnson announced his roadmap for lifting all Covid restrictions by 21 June but facedcriticism from some Conservative MPs for not providing for a speedier return to normal life. Here is some of the evidence the government and its scientific advisers have been considering, outlining the risks of lifting restrictions too early.Continue reading...
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