How do we think about the UK lockdown debate?

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Question: How do we think about the UK lockdown debate?
Position‹5 of 5: Test, trace, isolate, protect

This position frames the UK lockdown debate around a 'test, trace, isolate, protect' strategy. It argues that building the capacity to test, trace and isolate cases — and protect an expanding share of the population — has worked elsewhere, aided by contact-tracing apps and proper infrastructure.

Supporting arguments · 4

We need to support the test, trace, and isolation infrastructure
For test, trace, and isolate to be successful, it requires the cooperation of all populations. Younger generations have been flouting lockdown rules and guidance, putting others at increased risk.
Contact tracing apps can potentially help individuals monitor their risk of exposure and transmission
Many large technology companies are developing apps that can track COVID-19 infections. They can warn individuals when they have been exposed to the disease and they can even mention places to avoid. Such a technological solution could potentially help defeat the virus.
We should stop the virus from spreading
The only way to stop the virus from spreading is to isolate everyone who has it or has been exposed to it. Currently, there are no vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. Unfortunately, many more people will be affected if effective measures are not implemented to quarantine infected individuals.
More public health jobs would be created in the UK
The contact tracing strategy would be entirely reliant on public health workers and contact tracers. People can be easily and quickly trained to fill these positions. They would not only offer valuable advice to the public but also reduce the number of hospitalizations and help the economy rebound.