Why is it business as usual in England while Covid infections rise?
by Heather Stewart Political editor from Science | The Guardian on (#5QYE8)
Analysis: a winter plan has been set out but implementing it could be hampered by political squeamishness
More than 20 months into the Covid pandemic and with a tough winter looming, the public could be excused for having a distinct sense of deja vu.
Infection rates are rising sharply, scientists and senior NHS figures are sounding the alarm - but the business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, was touring the broadcast studios on Wednesday morning ruling out a lockdown in England and telling people absolutely" to book their Christmas parties.
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