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Leaked WhatsApp messages from former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock reveal discussions about using fear to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols. The messages suggest that officials planned to "deploy" news of new virus variants to frighten the public into accepting mask mandates and other restrictions.
European Lockdowns, UK Nudge Unit and Health Wristbands
Sweden joined other European nations in implementing partial lockdowns, including closing bars at 9:30 PM to curb nocturnal virus transmission. In the United Kingdom, government advisors from the "Nudge Unit" suggested using behavioral psychology to encourage mass testing, including the proposal of issuing wristbands or certificates to those who test negative. These measures are designed to provide incentives for compliance and "nudge" the population toward desired social behaviors.
