May 31, 2020 in ADPH Updates, Covid-19, Health Protection, President's Blog by Campbell Findlay
COVID-19 has already taken a huge social and economic toll on our nation – and the reality is that it will continue to do so for some time.
We are at a critical moment. We need to weigh up the balance of risks between easing restrictions, to enable more pupils to return to school, more businesses to open and more social connections to happen, with the risk of causing a resurgence of infections.
Directors of Public Health are increasingly concerned that the Government is misjudging this balancing act and lifting too many restrictions, too quickly.