what did he do that was stupid ?
Despite evidence from abroad, despite advice from his own scientific advisers back in early January, he continued to shake hands, he continued to hold meetings in closed rooms where the participants were less than 1m apart never mind 2 and went on way beyond 15 minutes, he continued to move between residences, he continued (when he could be arsed) to liaise with any number of civil servants ...
Fairly stupid in my book