In the latest WhatsApp revelations, it appears chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty warned against a lockdown 'sex ban' but the government chose to issue different guidance.
Sir Chris suggested the guidance could be more relaxed for those who did not live with a vulnerable or older person."I think a bit of realism will be needed," he replied in the group conversation.
Later that day, Sir Chris's deputy, Dr Jenny Harries, told a press conference that social distancing guidance should apply to non-cohabiting partners. The so-called"sex ban" stayed in place for almost three months, when rules were relaxed to allow some couples to see each other without following social distancing restrictions.
Mr Hancock repeated his response that there was"absolutely no public interest case for this huge breach" and said the national inquiry was the"right, and only" place for government pandemic decision-making to be"considered properly".There has been a steady stream of leaks since the first story broke last week.
The former health secretary wanted to offer"spare" intensive care beds in England to French President Emmanuel Macron as Europe grappled with a new surge of infection, according to The Telegraph.
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