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The UK has seen surge in the number of Covid cases in recent days, and experts have warned that the country is facing another “winter crisis” if immediate action is not taken to control the spread of the virus . England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty , warned that infections are expected to rise as winter “is drawing closer”. On Wednesday, Public Health England reported 49,139 new cases and a further 179 deaths. But the government has insisted it will stick to its current plan instead of bringing back virus-related restrictions. Health secretary Sajid Javid on Wednesday ruled out...
