Jonathan Van-Tam: who is the deputy chief medical officer, what did he say about masks - and funniest comments

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The influenza expert has earned a cult following for his novel use of analogies and metaphors

Like Professor Chris Whitty and Sit Patrick Vallance, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has become a household name in the UK.

Since the pandemic took hold in March, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer has been a regular sight on UK TV screens, regularly appearing alongside government ministers at coronavirus press briefings.

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