Scientists believe the great unlocking could fuel an even bigger rise - with fears a peak of 100,000 infections a day could be recorded in the coming months. But Mr Johnson will also urge caution on what he has called a "one-way road to freedom". "Cases will rise as we unlock, so as we confirm our plans today, our message will be clear. (Image: PA)But this is still far below the sort of numbers seen in January and February of this year. Covid cases in Britain topped 30,000 for the fifth day in a row on Sunday.

Source: Daily Mirror July 11, 2021 22:22 UTC