A Government science adviser today said coronavirus lockdowns 'defer the problem' rather than solve it as he warned it is 'doubtful' there will be a vaccine ready for mass roll-out in six months. Professor Mark Woolhouse from the University of Edinburgh also said a third wave of infections next year is 'entirely possible'. Prof Woolhouse told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that the Government's strategy appeared to be to try to 'stick this out' until there is a vaccine. Asked if there could be a third wave of infections, he said: ‘That is entirely possible. Pictured is Bristol city centre on Saturday nightThe PM's latest coronavirus restrictions have sparked fears that panic buying could return.

Source: Daily Mail September 27, 2020 10:24 UTC