Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Dominic Raab announces extension of lockdown

The transcript discusses the impact of social distancing measures advised by SAGE, noting their success in slowing virus spread but highlighting mixed infection rates. The R value is below one, indicating reduced transmission, but infection rates are not low enough. Relaxing measures now could increase virus spread, risking a second peak and more deaths, and prolong economic damage. The government, following SAGE's advice, will maintain current measures for at least three more weeks.

What advice did SAGE provide regarding changes to social distancing measures?

What is the government's decision regarding the current measures based on SAGE's advice?