coronavirus lockdown restrictions are relaxed for Christmas.An expert said the country has "not had nine months of sacrifices to throw it away at Christmas" amid the reports the government is considering relaxing measures between December 24 and 28.SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) scientists have warned that every day "off" from restrictions mean another five days of lockdown will need to be added to offset the spread of the virus.
That would equal another month of lockdown.Professor of public health Gabriel Scally said: "People are talking about needing 25 days of tight restrictions to make up for the five days of jollity over Christmas - and it's not just 25 days, that doesn't matter that much compared to the virus.
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