The Government’s Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance has said that it looks as though there has now been a flattening of cases, following the introduction of national restrictions. Cases are no longer going up and it looks as though they are starting to go down.
Speaking during the Downing Street press conferenec, he said that cases have “turned the corner” and that he would expect to see a potential decrease in cases in the next few weeks.
But, he added that with the latest data showing one in 85 people has the virus, cases are still high.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty explained that tier 1 won’t hold the virus down. It only applies where cases are very low.Tier 2 should be able to hold cases level, he says. And tier 3 should be able to get them down.
Boris Johnson meanwhile said that he wished that he did not have to introduce these measures.However they are essential if the government is going to keep schools open, the measures will be less intrusive than the lockdown.
“In all tiers shops, gyms, the leisure sector, hairdressers other forms of personal care and places of worship will reopen. You’re no longer be instructed to stay at home, though you should continue to work from home if you can.”
He added that tiers will be reviewed fortnightly, adding “your Tier is not your destiny”.
