The government's chief scientific advisor warned the situation with COVID-19 in the UK is unpredictable
Up to 90,000 people a day are being infected with COVID-19 in England, the government’s chief scientific adviser has warned.
Up to 74,000 people a day are being infected with COVID-19, the government’s chief scientific adviser has said.
The huge study suggests one in every 170 people in England has the virus.
In a vociferous speech, Sir Desmond Swayne attacked Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty for their dire warnings about the resurgence of the coronavirus.
Here are the five key warning signs discussed at Monday’s Downing Street briefing.
Boris Johnson has lifted the government’s working from home guidance – in a move that appears at odds his top scientific adviser.
Sir Patrick Vallance has become the latest top scientist to warn COVID-19 will probably be a long-term feature of people’s lives.
Sir Patrick Vallance emphasised the importance of abiding by the distancing guidelines set out by supermarkets and other essential shops during lockdown.
Data from France takes into account deaths recorded outside of hospitals.
The UK has suffered its highest daily coronavirus death toll so far – but other stats have suggested the situation may be starting to improve.
Government advisers have warned issuing of the antibody tests won't be a 'free-for-all'.
The coronavirus immunity test has been hailed as a 'game-changer'.