Chat about Novel Coronavirus - 2019-nCoV - COVID-19

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Brommers in reply to @sohi

Is there actually any evidence that the government has ignored scientific advice in phasing in lockdown and social distancing? Usual disclaimers apply - I've never voted Tory, I don't ever plan to, and I'm deeply sceptical of the motivations and personal mores of any Tory government, but before sharpening my pitchfork and igniting my flaming torch I'd like to know I've got more to back me up than Guardian opinion pieces and unattributed sources.

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ffm in reply to @Brommers

I have heard from a well-placed source that the school shutdown was actually put in place earlier than recommended by people advising the government.

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jellybaby in reply to @ffm

School closures round about when they happened were almost unavoidable due to staff shortages round here. Most secondary schools had already sent home multiple years.