Covid rise in Europe makes foreign holidays unlikely, UK experts warn

Scientists say increasing cases on continent show UK must be cautious in easing restrictions

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A rise in coronavirus cases across Europe could jeopardise the UK's roadmap out of lockdown and makes foreign holidays extremely unlikely", experts have warned.

Several European countries have recorded increases in the number of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, with Italy recording a near-doubling in the past month and Paris entering a new month-long lockdown to curb the spread.