A scientist warns that January may witness a “sharp peak” of infection if “we take our feet off the pedal.”

JA scientist at Sage warned, describing the crowded shopping scenes at Christmas as “alarming”, that a haven may witness a “sharp peak” of Coronavirus infection if “we lift our feet off the pedal.”

Andrew Hayward, a professor of infectious disease epidemiology at University College London (UCL) and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (Sage), said the pandemic “certainly isn’t all over.”

Professor Hayward said he is “concerned” about the scenes of crowded shopping streets and malls, adding: “We still have winter ahead, which is likely to be the most favorable time for the transmission of the Covid virus.”

“We can still see a very, very intense peak, especially in January when I expect it to be likely if we take off the pedal at this.

He told BBC Radio: “That would be very sad, given that we will be at a point where we can protect the most vulnerable during December, January and February and start to return to normal in late spring and early summer.” 4 day program.

James Cleverley, secretary of state, said photos of the weekend’s busy shopping streets were “disappointing”.

He told Sky News: “The vaccine is without a doubt a light at the end of the tunnel, but in the end we still have to exercise personal responsibility.”

“We are not there yet, and it will take some time to spread this vaccine and it will take some time before we get back to normal life.”

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