Coronavirus: Disease Control
(asked on 11th March 2020) - View Source
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what scientific advice he has received on the risk of transmission of covid-19 in public gatherings.
This question was answered on 17th March 2020
Our approach has been, and will continue to be, guided by the evidence and latest advice from medical experts, including the Chief Medical Officer.
It is absolutely critical in managing the spread of this virus that we take the right decisions at the right time based on the latest and best evidence.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies meets regularly to discuss relevant issues, including scientific evidence related to public gatherings.