27 Jul 2020 --- The UK Department of Health and Social Care has revealed a raft of measures as part of its anti-obesity strategy to tackle COVID-19. The link between obesity and worse COVID-19 outcomes has been flagged by Public Health England (PHE); however, Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted his own weight has a bearing and declared a “war on obesity” after he spent time in an intensive care unit (ICU) fighting the virus earlier this year. The government hopes this campaign will encourage those currently overweight to lose 2.5 kg, claiming it “could save the NHS £105 million (US$135 million) over the next five years, and improve people’s lives and overall well-being.” So far, there have been mixed reactions from several UK think tanks.
