COVID-19: A more ‘precise’ Tiers system on the way?

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    • Sky News published this video item, entitled “COVID-19: A more ‘precise’ Tiers system on the way?” – below is their description.

    As Boris Johnson gets ready to announce relaxing lockdown, moving towards a data-driven Tiers system could be one of his favoured options.

    Analysis from the Tony Blair Institute and Imperial College London show that schools could safely upon depending on the local R number for infections.

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