Jonathan Caine: No, the Coronavirus pandemic does not support the case for a united Ireland

The available evidence “leads to a conclusion that the death rate in Northern Ireland is almost identical to that in the Republic”.

Anwari Ali: The Government must dissuade vulnerable Muslims from fasting this Ramadan

Those with Chronic Kidney Disease, diabetes and high blood pressure must be protected.

Why it’s too soon to pronounce on the number of people who’ve died in Britain of the Coronavirus

The effectiveness of such Government strategies as the lockdown can only be assessed after a mass of variables are controlled for.

WATCH: Raab – “Even in our darkest moments, the crisis has also shone a light on the best amongst us”.

“The greatest risk for us now, if we eased up on our social distancing rules too soon, is that we would risk a second spike in the virus.”

Those five tests. The stage is set for an easing of the lockdown to be trailed after the first May Bank Holiday.

Johnson will seek to keep ahead of public opinion.  The art for him is to not to be caught out by a sudden shift in mood.

WATCH: “The Prime Minister is in charge; he’s leading”, says Raab

“[Johnson is] giving directions as and when required…. The whole team is focused on delivering those instructions.”

Daily press conferences – and what should happen next

Needed during the coming weeks: a Government information campaign for older people, their families, employers and businesses.

The crucial decisions on the virus are not scientific. They are political.

As the old saying doesn’t quite put it, scientists advise, but Ministers decide – on moving to mitigation or anything else.