Oxford Epidemiologist Reveals Senior Medical Advisors Pushed ‘Swedish-Style’ Solution

As a former advisor states that behavioural science ‘isn’t always correct,’ two scientists have expressed their worry that the Covid Inquiry could be biased.

Boris Johnson giving evidence to the Privileges Committee at the House of Commons, London, on March 22, 2023. House of Commons/UK Parliament via PA Media

A leading epidemiologist from Oxford’s Department of Biology has revealed senior medical advisors advocated for the prime minister to adopt a “focused protection” approach during the COVID-19 crisis, advocating for a ‘Swedish-style’ solution.

This approach, Professor Sinetra Gupta claims, would have represented the only humanitarian route out of the crisis. The details were revealed yesterday in a witness statement submitted to the ongoing UK COVID-19 Inquiry.