‘Inevitable’ new wave could mean masks and social distancing still needed

Face masks may still be needed for an ‘inevitable’ new wave of infections, an expert has said (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

It is “inevitable” that there will be a new wave of Covid-19 infections, an expert has said.

Professor Paul Hunter, professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, said face coverings and some sort of social distancing may still be needed if there is a new wave of infections later this year.