It is true, though, that ministers and government scientists did express concerns that the situation might have got much worse than it has [...] But there was a

It is true, though, that ministers and government scientists did express concerns that the situation might have got much worse than it has [...] But there was a reason why the figures were put forward so publicly. It was, in part, to influence behaviour. Takeaway: government statements are generally not true but instead intended to modify behaviour. End result, no-one believes government health statements, anti-vax fruitcakes thrive. Very short-sighted approach