I think that there are more layers in this story. There is medical community and there are politicians. I expected that medical community would strongly advise

I think that there are more layers in this story. There is medical community and there are politicians. I expected that medical community would strongly advise in such situation about the policy that would save the most lives. It is possible to politicians will find courage to take measures that will save lives. It is now up to them to find this courage.