Coronavirus UK: U-turn over plan to stop daily geographical updates
Chief medical officer admits ‘communications fumble’ over providing data on virus spread
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The government has reversed a controversial decision to withhold information about the geographical spread of the coronavirus, as the UK’s chief medical officer admitted a “communications fumble”.
On Wednesday, Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, said the government would stop providing daily updates on the location of patients who had tested positive “due to the number cases” following a 70% increase. The decision prompted accusations of secrecy and concerns that it would lead to the spread of fake news.
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