Editorial: Spinning the coronavirus stats will not save lives

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Editorial: Spinning the coronavirus stats will not save lives
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Editorial: Not only does it offer a misleading picture, but it also encourages a complacent mindset, making the public distrustful as the reality of unpreparedness unfolds

hus far, the public seems content to give the government the benefit of the doubt on the way it has handled theoutbreak. The Conservatives boast a 26 percentage point lead over Labour in the latest poll, and the public is mostly complying with instructions. However, as is apparent from the pace of events in recent weeks, this is a fast-moving story, and sentiment could shift radically. The government needs to be careful to get the balance right between offering false hope and spreading panic.

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