Pandemic Policy – Page 4 – Independent SAGE

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Independent SAGE Briefing Note On Use Of Punishments In The Covid Response

February 16, 2021 Behavioural Science Pandemic Policy

Blatant and visible violations of Covid-safe rules and guidance are relatively rare and probably less important in spreading infection than...

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Maintaining Adherence To Protective Behaviours During Vaccination Roll-Out

January 14, 2021 Behavioural Science Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy

The roll-out of the new Covid-19 vaccines is welcomed. But it is not a ‘silver bullet’. There are two main...

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Halting Geographic Spread Of Covid-19

January 14, 2021 Contact Tracing Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy

The virus causing COVID-19 spreads readily between people and it is this characteristic that makes it particularly difficult to control....

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30th December 2020: Emergency Statement And Call For Immediate National Lockdown

December 30, 2020 Emergency Measures Pandemic Policy

The pandemic in England is now at the most threatening stage of the entire year. The number of cases are...

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24 December 2020: Emergency Statement On New Variant Of Covid-19 And Rapidly Worsening Situation In UK

December 24, 2020 Christmas Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy Variants

The situation across the UK, particularly England and Wales, is rapidly worsening. Evidence is now strong that the new variant...

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Rethinking Christmas: A Three Point Plan To Keep Families And Communities Safe

December 11, 2020 Christmas Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy

The Four Governments of the UK have agreed a common policy which allows up to three householdsto meet up indoors...

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Safer Winter Celebrations And Festivities

November 23, 2020 Christmas Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy

This brief report provides advice for making winter celebrations safer for oneself, one’s familyand the community. It provides practical suggestions...

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Response To Announcement Of Successful Covid Vaccination Trial

November 13, 2020 Inequalities Pandemic Policy Vaccines

The announcement by Pfizer and BioNTech of results from the third phase of their vaccinetrial has been greeted with enthusiasm...

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Emergency Plan For Stopping The Spread Of Covid-19 In England

October 16, 2020 Contact Tracing Emergency Measures Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy

We wrote on 21st September that we were in a crisis and put forward a ten point plan to avoid...

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Independent SAGE Statement On The New UK Government Covid Measures Announced On 22nd September

September 28, 2020 Mitigation Measures Pandemic Policy

Independent SAGE statement on the new UK Government COVID Measures announced on 22nd September We welcome the four nations agreement...