The government is sending mixed messages. Johnson's coronavirus briefings may make things worse | Simon Jenkins

After a weekend in which Matt Hancock distanced himself from 'herd immunity', public confidence urgently needs to be restored

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Boris Johnson is to hold a daily press conference on coronavirus. If ever an accident was waiting to happen, this is it. Downing Street hopes to put a stop to days of scientists and ministers falling out over how the crisis should be handled. Good luck with that.

When all eyes are rightly concentrated on the judgment of professionals, it is best they stay there