The UK has reached a “tipping point” in its coronavirus epidemic similar to that last seen in March, one of the country’s top scientists has warned.<\/p>\n
England’s deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam said the seasons were “against us” and the country was running into a “headwind”.<\/p>\n
More deaths would follow a rise in cases over coming weeks, he said, and urged people to limit social contact.<\/p>\n
On Monday, Boris Johnson is expected to announce tougher restrictions.<\/p>\n
In a statement to MPs, the prime minister is expected to set out plans for a three-tier local lockdown system which would see every region in England placed in one of three tiers, depending on the severity of cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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