Microbiologist shares the likelihood of a Covid winter lockdown
Dr Simon Clarke, a microbiologist from the University of Reading, said an outbreak of a novel Covid variant could overwhelm the population and lead to another lockdown.
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Dr Simon Clarke, a microbiologist from the University of Reading, said an outbreak of a novel Covid variant could overwhelm the population and lead to another lockdown.
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To that pressure, there may be some unpopular decisions down the road. he has talked about a plan b. can he say what level of infection and hospitalisations does he think would trigger plan b? yesterday, downing street briefed about a lockdown as last resort. what then, if i may put it like this, his first resort in combating the virus to avoid a winter lockdown? scotland's first minister will update holyrood this afternoon on her plans. an update is expected for northern ireland too. in wales the health minister confirmed it will go ahead with the booster programme. our nhs is ready to delive...
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