Johnson's approach to dealing with Covid is the same as his approach to Brexit It is dictated by internal Tory party political considerations and approval ratings rather than medical and scientific considerations Which is why we have muddled in inconsistencies rather than coherent public health messaging and action PR and spin are the govts core activities it seems - it doesnt matter what the real world output of govt activity actually is - the only thing that matters is how it is presented and how it is reported