Covid-19: UK national lockdown not ruled out, says British health secretary

A second national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus has not been ruled out in the UK. Picture: PA

A second national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus has not been ruled out but the “great hope” is that people will heed current advice to help manage a “very serious” situation, the UK Health Secretary has said.

Matt Hancock said a national lockdown was the “last line of defence” as he responded to reports that ministers are considering further national measures, even for just a two-week period, such as imposing a curfew on bars and restaurants.