The COVID diaries – 9 27th March
Many have commented that Boris Johnson’s approach to social separation has been half hearted at best, and confused by conflicting messages from different parts of government.
It is terribly clear from experience in other countries such as Italy and France that if strict measures are not introduced quickly enough, then ever stricter measures have to follow. The consequence is higher rates of infection and a greater number of deaths.
Watching government press conferences and members of the cabinet in close proximity to each other on the front benches in the House of Commons, it has been clear that they have not been practising what they preach.
Today we have seen the inevitable consequence of this. The Prime Minister and Health Secretary have both tested positive for the Coronavirus. At least this demonstrates the consequences of not following their advice.