SAGE to stop meeting regularly in recognition that worst of Covid is over but ‘stands ready’ if virus rebounds
SAGE will no longer meet on a regular basis as the UK enters a new phase of the Covid pandemic.
The scientific advisory group, chaired by Sir Patrick Vallance and Sir Chris Whitty, ‘stands ready’ to reconvene if the virus rebounds.
It marks another significant step in the return to normal and suggests even SAGE recognises the worst of the pandemic is over.
The panel – made up of 300 leading experts and officials – has met at least monthly since January 2020, and multiple times a week during surges.
Sir Chris and Sir Patrick will continue to advise ministers on Covid, as will the UK Health Security Agency and Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
SAGE will no longer meet on a regular basis as the UK enters a new phase of the Covid pandemic. The group’s chair, Sir Patrick Vallance
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