UK at 'critical moment' in pandemic, as students prepare to return to universities, leading epidemiologist warns
showed the highest coronavirus case rates were among 15 to 44-year-olds.
On Saturday, the UK recorded 1,813 new infections, while 12 more people were reported to have died within 28 days of a positive test.there was a"significant risk" that higher education"could amplify local and national transmission". Council leader Judith Blake said there had been an increase in music events, house parties and illegal raves, adding fines of £10,000 were being issued, and urged caution at a time when university students were set to return.
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