Analysis: the Tories are arguing against further restrictions – but what do scientists think works best to prevent the spread of Covid?
They are questions that have cast a shadow over the festive season: will new Covid measures be needed, and if so, when and what form will they take?
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has said peak admissions could be comparable with or even greater than previous highs without significant behaviour change or further interventions, but many Tory backbenchers have argued against legal restrictions, saying that the public should be trusted to make their own decisions on the risks they wish to take.
