Washington Post: Britain’s approach to the coronavirus is lagging behind the emergency
Editorial Board

“…Last week, British officials said they believe the pandemic may not peak for many weeks and that strict measures might lead to ‘behavioral fatigue’ and public laxness or resistance later on — so the harshest measures, including school closings and limits to public gatherings, would be delayed … The British government may be miscalculating in its assumption that time is on its side. Several hundred British medical professionals, in an open letter, pointed out that the growth rate of infections in the United Kingdom seems to be on track with sudden takeoffs that occurred previously in Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, and the outbreak could affect millions in just a few weeks, leaving the National Health Service unable to cope with all those needing care. Monday, [British Prime Minister Boris] Johnson sounded more urgent. He called on Britons to avoid pubs and theaters and for the sick to isolate themselves. He should not hesitate to take even stronger measures. No one benefits when they are exposed to the virus. Everything that can be done to isolate people from infection should be done so that hospitals will be available for those who really need them” (3/16).

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