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It is “increasingly likely” that more lockdown restrictions will be required in London, the city’s mayor warned, saying he doesn’t want to wait.
Sadiq Khan said: “The prime minister has said that we are now seeing the start of a second wave of COVID-19 across the UK.
“Londoners should also know that I am extremely concerned about the most recent evidence I have seen today from public health experts about the accelerating rate at which COVID-19 is now spreading here in London.
“This is compounded by the uncertainty caused by the lack of testing capacity in the capital.
“This afternoon I had an emergency meeting with the leaders of the London council, the government and Public Health England to discuss next steps.
“It is increasingly likely that, in London, additional measures will soon be required to curb the spread of virus. We will consider some of the measures that have already been imposed in other parts of the UK.
“I am of the firm opinion that we should not wait, as it did six months ago, for this virus to spiral out of control again before taking action.
What’s best for both public health and the economy are new restrictions imposed early, rather than a total lockdown when it’s too late, but the government must urgently ensure that there is a fully operational testing system.
“I strongly urge all Londoners to be as cautious as possible during this weekend. Please think very carefully about your actions: strictly follow the rules of social distancing, wash your hands regularly and wear a face cover to help reduce the spread of the virus. “
Khan’s comments come after Boris Johnson said the UK “is now seeing a second wave coming”, and that it wasinevitable“That coronavirus would hit the country again.
On Friday, new daily confirmed cases of coronavirus It reached 4,322, the highest since May 8.
