Covid: UK at 'critical point' in pandemic, top scientists to warn

Covid: UK at 'critical point' in pandemic, top scientists to warn The UK is at a "critical point" in the coronavirus pandemic and "heading in the wrong direction", the government's chief medical officer will warn later.

Prof Chris Whitty believes the country is facing a "very challenging winter period" and will hold a televised briefing at 11:00 BST.

It comes after the prime minister spent the weekend considering whether to introduce further measures in England. BBC News

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