“We can’t quite get rid of the first phase before the second wave hits.” Head of genetic epidemiology at King’s College, Professor Tim Spector says he is 'worried' lockdown may be getting eased too fast. Get the latest on coronavirus here:
Mr Johnson said action would include an increase in coronavirus testing to at least 500,000 tests a day by the end of October, the rolling out of the"biggest-ever flu vaccination programme in the history of the UK", and an extra £3bn of funding for the NHS in England, as well additional health funds for other parts of the UK.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said:"We all want society to reopen, we all want our economy to start growing again."Do the public have confidence in the measures the government has put in place? Do businesses have confidence in the advice that's been given?"This can't be done on a wing and a prayer, it requires a credible plan and national leadership.
It had been suggested the prime minister might use the moment to scrap the government's"work from home if you can" message, to encourage a wider return of commuters to urban centres.
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