UK Health Secretary warns of second lockdown if public fail to follow Covid-19 rules

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out a second national lockdown Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned Britain is at a “tipping point” as he refused to rule out a second national coronavirus lockdown if the public fails to follow social distancing rules.

With cases rising across the UK, Mr Hancock said there was a danger the numbers could “shoot through the roof” unless effective action was taken to halt the spread of the virus.