'The Government tried to snuff it out after the chief scientific adviser had said that was futile'

meted as people stayed at home rather than make appointments to investigate symptoms, but they then surged after lockdown was lifted. So too did cases of heart disease.

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Unfortunately, for people who put off seeking medical attention, their prognosis was much worse than had they sought treatment earlier.

Schoolchildren regressed on reading and writing and especially on social skills.