As European countries are locking down again in the face of the pandemic, we discover the previously secret UK government advice directing its actions as we go into the predicted second wave. Plus, we review the week’s news and discuss the downsides of campaigns to feed hungry children. 

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References

SAGE worst case scenario (paywall, but limited free sample articles) https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/classified-covid-in-winter-2020-a-worst-case-scenario 

NHS service reduction during the pandemic https://drfoster.com/2020/10/14/quantifying-nhs-activity-reduction-during-the-peak-of-the-covid-19-crisis/ 

First do no harm, letter from health professionals and scientists https://usforthem.co.uk/open-letter-from-health-professionals-and-scientists-to-the-prime-minister