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One of the country’s top scientists has said we can “prevent history repeating itself” in the fight against Covid-19 if we all act now.Professor Jonathan Van-Tam says the country is at a “tipping point” similar to where we were in March.But England's deputy chief medical officer says there may be a time when we need to learn to live with coronavirus “but now is not that time” as we look ahead to winter.Prof Van-Tam was speaking as Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that an estimated

including Greater Manchester - are now under extra local restrictions in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

second wave of infections.Confirmation that the length of time is to increase came in a joint statement from the UK’s four Chief Medical Officers.Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, told reporters the change was being made due to the “low but real possibility of infectiousness” between seven and ten days after the onset of the illness.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood,

One of the government's leading scientists said the coronavirus rules are clear and apply to everybody.

The world may have to live with coronavirus “for several years”, the UK’s deputy chief medical officer has warned.

One of the government's chief scientists has warned the public to prepare to deal with coronavirus for 'several years'.

The government is ‘opening the door’ for the return of professional football in England in June.

Hopes that campsites might reopen soon were dashed after a top scientist said they would have to assess the risk of coronavirus transmission first.

A health chief said it was 'categorically clear' that outdoor spaces were 'less problematic environments for transmission' of coronavirus than indoor spaces were.

The latest evidence on whether or not you can have coronavirus without showing symptoms was shared in today’s government press briefing from Downing Street.

There will be low levels of coronavirus transmission for a 'very long time', a government doctor has warned.

The deputy chief medical officer has admitted they don't know when the peak of the coronavirus epidemic will be.

The number of cases in the UK rose to 164 today (March 6)