Brits have 'relaxed too much' as parties huge rise in coronavirus infections
BRITS have "relaxed too much" with end-of-lockdown parties sparking a spike in coronavirus infections, a top health chief has warned.
And he pointed out that party-loving youngsters must remember they are “potent spreaders” infecting the elderly. He said: "For the first time I think I see a trend that this is no longer about disease in those specific hotspots, such as Leicester a few months ago, the North West more recently, but there is a more general and creeping geographic trend across the UK, across England, that disease levels are now beginning to turn up on a wider geographical basis.
"And if we're not careful, if we don't take this incredibly seriously from this point in we're going to have a bumpy ride over the next few months.Police helicopter shots showing a huge house and garden party in Manchester"People have relaxed too much. Now is the time for us to re-engage and realise that this is a continuing threat to us."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock welcomed the "important advice" having earlier described the recent increase in cases as "concerning" as he tried to remind young people of the dangers of the situation.
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