The COVID Diaries – 42 9th May
Leading UK scientists have highlighted that the scientific basis for the coronavirus lockdown is the result of work by a large group of experts. Following the resignation of epidemiologist Prof Neil Ferguson after he flouted lockdown rules by receiving visits at home from his lover, there has been concern that the science he helped coordinate might be discredited due a misconception that he alone persuaded the government to implement the lockdown.
There is a strong view from the scientific community that too quick a relaxation of the lockdown could result in a disastrous second spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths.
In the United States, former President Obama has described the handling of the pandemic as an absolute chaotic disaster because of the ‘what’s in it for me’ and ‘to heck with everybody else’ mind-set.