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Covid: Second national lockdown possible, says top UK scientist – BBC News
The UK is at a “precarious point” as coronavirus cases continue to rise, warns Prof Peter Horby.
Another national coronavirus lockdown is a possibility and we have to do what we can to avoid that at all costs, a leading UK scientist has said.
Prof Peter Horby said the UK was at a “precarious point” with Covid-19 cases, with the number of people admitted to hospital rising.
It comes after England’s deputy chief medical officer warned the country was at a “tipping point”.
Ministers say their local approach to restrictions is the right way forward.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected …
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