A further 1,730 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK today in a drop of a quarter on last week as England prepares to open shops, gyms and pubs tomorrow. It follows warnings that unchecked Covid hotspots could lead to a third wave of the virus if the country reopens too quickly. One report last week argued that this herd immunity had already been reached, but cautious Government projections currently put that point at the end of October. 'It's obviously still a bit of a moveable feast, but on the current data we think we'll reach herd immunity some time in October. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has stated that 75 per cent need to be vaccinated for the UK to achieve herd immunity.

Source: The Nation April 11, 2021 15:33 UTC