Covid: Sage scientists called for short lockdown weeks ago

Covid: Sage scientists called for short lockdown weeks ago The government's scientific advisers called for a short lockdown in England to halt the spread of Covid-19 last month, newly released documents show.

The experts said an immediate "circuit breaker" was the best way to control cases, at a meeting on 21 September.

Labour called the document "alarming" but No 10 says it took "robust" action. BBC News

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