UK officials wanted to create a panic of fear in the public over a new COVID variant to get compliance. Then in some behind-the-scenes conversions laugh at the public's response. That type of shit has implications on business, health, and society at large. As well as other countries watching and fearing what might be coming their way. It could also act as an international soft form of espionage. If it caused an international fear response. That might be an exaggerated statement but it is still crap.
6 March 2023 - UK officials discussed when to ‘deploy’ new Covid variant to push lockdown, WhatsApp messages show - News.com.au
The UK’s former Health Secretary plotted to “deploy the new variant” to “frighten the pants off everyone” into complying with lockdown, leaked text messages show.
British authorities’ use of so-called “nudge” tactics to scare the public into Covid compliance has previously come under fire, with a group of psychologists last year describing the behaviour of civil servants and government scientists as “grossly unethical”.
Former NHS surgeon Dr Anthony Hinton wrote, “Look at the date. Remember the Kent variant — that’s why I got locked down in Switzerland having arrived from UK. All just made up theatre. These people should be in prison.”
6 Mar 2023 - Journalist reveals thousands of messages from UK government ministers during COVID - Sky News Australia