An expert in infectious diseases has suggested it may be too soon to lift the lockdown while the number of coronavirus cases remains 'relatively high'.
Professor John Edmunds said the government is 'taking some risk' in relaxing social distancing measures while many people are still infected.
The scientist, who attends meetings of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies supporting the government, said many experts would prefer to see transmission rates reduced before restrictions were lifted.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data suggests there are around 54,000 new coronavirus infections a week in England outside of hospital and care settings, which equates to nearly 8,000 per day.
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