UK faces ‘tipping point’ in battle to stop virus spread

Bloomberg

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that national restrictions could be reimposed unless the recent spike in coronavirus infections is brought under control.
Speaking on Sky TV’s “Sophy Ridge on Sunday,” Hancock said the UK is facing a “tipping point” in the battle to limit the spread of
the disease. A further 4,422 new Covid-19 cases were reported on September 19, the biggest daily increase since early May.
“The choice is either everybody follows the rules, or we will have to take more measures,” he said. “I don’t want to see more restrictive measures, but if people don’t follow the rules that’s how the virus spreads.”
Hancock spoke after the government confirmed that people in England who refuse
an order to self-isolate could be fined up
to 10,000 pounds ($12,917). A new legal duty requires people to self-isolate if they test positive for coronavirus, or are traced as a close contact.
“I’m very worried about this second wave,” Hancock said. “We’ve seen in Europe it can shoot through the roof.