UK could have 50,000 Covid cases a day by mid-October, say scientific advisers
by Jessica Elgot and Simon Murphy from on (#58CXG)
Country told it is on course for 200 deaths a day and to prepare for six months of restrictions
The UK has turned a corner" for the worse and is on course for up to 50,000 new daily cases of Covid-19 by mid-October, which could lead to 200 deaths a day by the following month, the government's chief scientific and medical advisers have warned.
The country should be prepared for significant restrictions for the next six months, over the winter period when the virus can be expected to flourish, Prof Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, said.
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