UK must ramp up coronavirus efforts to avoid second wave, scientists warn

Senior scientists say it is critical' Britain improves capacity to spot and contain outbreaks before winter

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Britain must ramp up its capacity to spot and contain coronavirus outbreaks if it is to avoid a potentially devastating second wave of infections this winter, senior scientists have warned.

The next two months are critical" for building a more effective test-and-trace system and ensuring that local outbreak teams are ready to handle the resurgence of infections that is feared as temperatures fall, the experts told the Lords science committee.