U.K. Minister Blames ‘Wrong’ Scientific Advice For Coronavirus Plan

  • Tensions rise between ministers and scientists over decisions
  • Crisis in care homes the latest battle ground in ongoing spat

Boris Johnson 

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Boris Johnson’s government became embroiled in an ugly row over the U.K.’s coronavirus response, after a minister suggested mistakes were down to the “wrong” advice from scientific advisers.