Scientists call for full lockdown in England as new Covid cases multiply

Independent Sage group warns of ‘tens of thousands of avoidable deaths’ without immediate action

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Scientists and health bodies are calling for tighter coronavirus restrictions in England as cases continue to rise and hospitals report mounting pressure.

Issuing a warning ahead of a government review of the tier system in England on Wednesday, the Independent Sage group of experts said that unless the whole country was immediately put under lockdown, there could be ‘tens of thousands’ of avoidable deaths.

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