The British government frequently says it’s “guided by the science,” but the members of its scientific advisory group, SAGE, are a secret.
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Sugarcoating and Brutal Honesty: How Leaders Are Handling Coronavirus Crisis
The pandemic is a challenge not only for public health but also for messaging. Here’s how some world leaders have talked to their citizens about the outbreak.
U.K. Paid $20 Million for New Coronavirus Tests. They Didn’t Work.
Facing a global scramble for materials, British officials bought millions of unproven kits from China in a gamble that became an embarrassment.
U.K. Paid $20 Million for New Coronavirus Tests. They Didn’t Work.
Facing a global scramble for materials, British officials bought millions of unproven kits from China in a gamble that became an embarrassment.
Coronavirus Has Lifted Leaders Everywhere. Don’t Expect That to Last.
Popular support for nearly every head of government has risen during this crisis. History suggests harsh reckonings as the panic eases.
For the Foreseeable Future, U.K. Parliament May Meet in Cyberspace
Few places are as ill suited to social distancing as the crammed chambers of the House of Commons, which is now looking for a digital alternative.
Coronavirus Has Lifted Leaders Everywhere. Don’t Expect That to Last.
Popular support for nearly every head of government has risen during this crisis. History suggests harsh reckonings as the panic eases.
Coronavirus Lockdowns in France and Britain Expected to Last Into May: Live Coverage
President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia’s outbreak was bad and getting worse. In war-torn Libya, residents faced a dire choice: stay home or flee missiles.
Coronavirus World Live Tracker: France, Russia and More
As some countries weighed easing restrictions, President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia’s outbreak was bad and getting worse, a reversal of the Kremlin’s official tone.
Boris Johnson Leaves U.K. Hospital After Coronavirus Treatment
In an emotional five-minute video, the British prime minister thanked the National Health Service, declaring it had “saved my life, no question.”