Eight times Chris Whitty has diverged from the government line on Covid-19

The words of warning from England's chief medical officer during the coronavirus crisis

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In his frequent appearances at Downing Street press briefings, Prof Chris Whitty, England's chief medical officer, has generally stood quietly as the prime minister, or one of his cabinet colleagues, has defended the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

But there have been instances when Whitty has diverged directly or indirectly from the government line.