The government has drawn up 'firebreak' plans
– if COVID-19 hospitalisations rise First published on Tuesday 7 September 2021 Last modified on Tuesday 7 September 2021
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A full lockdown is said to be the 'last resort' being considered, with less drastic options – including a longer half term – more likely, according to a senior government scientist who reportedly briefed the i newspaper on the plans.The measures will be introduced should COVID-19 hospitalisations continue at their current level and threaten to overload the NHS.
— Good Morning Britain September 7, 2021 The member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies said a peak in cases is now expected, 'quite soon.''It would be sensible to have contingency plans, and if a lockdown is required, to time it so that it has minimal economic and societal impact.
It's believed the closure of schools during the summer holidays has helped avoid a major rise in cases since the ending of restrictions since lockdown restrictions were lifted on July 19. Related articles When Mr Johnson announced the UK’s second lockdown on 31 October last year, there were 16,479 covid infections and 1,461 hospitalisations.
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