Coronavirus live news: SAGE scientist calls on government to provide long term strategy to balance economy and pandemic

A member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has urged the government to provide a long-term strategy which balances the economy and pandemic restrictions.
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Professor John Edmunds, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), urged a long-term strategy when it comes to balancing the economy and the pandemic.

He raised concerns about “flip-flopping” between incentives, such as Eat Out To Help Out, and closures.

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Professor Sir John Edmunds raised concerns about “flip-flopping” between incentives, such as Eat Out To Help Out, and closures.Professor Sir John Edmunds raised concerns about “flip-flopping” between incentives, such as Eat Out To Help Out, and closures.
Professor Sir John Edmunds raised concerns about “flip-flopping” between incentives, such as Eat Out To Help Out, and closures.

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