UK at 'critical point' over Covid-19, top scientists to tell public

Patrick Vallance and Chris Whitty to make TV appeal ahead of challenging winter'

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Britain's most senior government scientists will make a direct appeal to the public on Monday, warning that the coronavirus trend is heading in the wrong direction" and a critical point has been reached".

As Downing Street considers imposing nationwide curbs to contain a sharp jump in cases, the chief medical officer for England, Chris Whitty, will make a rare live televised address alongside the UK chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance.