Obese people may be told to stay home if second coronavirus wave hits

Ministers looking to target vulnerable groups, including elderly people, to avoid national lockdown

The newspaper revealed that officials are analysing NHS data to target vulnerable groups, such as those who are obese and over the age of 50, in the event of a second wave.Download now

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