Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies

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The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) is a British Government body that advises central government in emergencies. It is usually chaired by the United Kingdom's Chief Scientific Adviser. Specialists from academia and industry, along with experts from within government, make up the participation, which will vary depending on the emergency.^[1] SAGE gained public prominence for its role in the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.