UK ‘on the edge of losing control’ of coronavirus, scientist warns

Shoppers wear masks as they walk around the shops in Caerphilly centre as the county borough of Caerphilly in south Wales is under a local lockdown following a “significant rise” in coronavirus cases. People are not allowed to enter or leave the area without a reasonable excuse after restrictions came into force at 6pm Tuesday August 8.

People have been warned against having a “party weekend” as a former chief scientific adviser said the UK is “on the edge of losing control” of coronavirus.

The public has been urged to act “in tune” with Covid-19 guidelines before the “rule of six” restrictions come into force on Monday.