Cummings's Durham trip could harm test-and-trace coronavirus strategy, experts say

People told to self-isolate will be less willing to comply with advice, scientists say

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Public loss of trust in government advice after Dominic Cummings's decision to travel to Durham during the lockdown could severely damage the test-and-trace strategy that is vital to managing the coronavirus epidemic and may lead to a new spike in infections, say experts.

Scientists say people told to self-isolate for 14 days because they have been in contact with somebody with symptoms will be less willing to comply.