Sir Francis Atherton is a British physician who is the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

[5][3] He was appointed as Chief Medical Officer for Wales in April 2016, following the retirement of the previous postholder, Dr Ruth Hussey.

[3] During the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, Atherton said that he was attempting to reduce the risk of transmission by taking "all appropriate measures".

[6] Atherton was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.

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