Behaviour expert says government sending confusing messages amid reluctance to delay unlocking
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The government appears to have abandoned its “data not dates” principle, an expert advising its coronavirus response has warned, adding that its reluctance to delay unlocking was leading to “contradictory” messaging.
Prof Stephen Reicher, a psychologist on the Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours, joined scientists warning against the final lifting of restrictions on 21 June as cases passed 4,000 for the first time since late March on Friday.
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