Coronavirus: Warnings from scientists as UK cases continue to rise

Coronavirus: Warnings from scientists as UK cases continue to rise The UK is entering a "period of particular concern" as the number of coronavirus cases rise across the country, the housing secretary says.

Robert Jenrick said "we all have to be very cautious" after 2,948 new UK cases were recorded on Monday.

It comes after two of the government's scientific advisers gave stark warnings over the rise in cases. BBC News

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