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A winter lockdown cannot be ruled out amid fears over the Omicron variant, a leading Covid expert has said.

An expert on Covid who helped instigate the first coronavirus lockdown has stated that he doesn't believe we will need additional restrictions for the UK this Christmas.

A leading scientist has warned some Covid restrictions may need to be reintroduced as the UK experiences some of the highest infection rates of the pandemic.

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coronavirus pandemic continues to rumble on - but it could end in a matter of months. Expert epidemiologist Neil Ferguson this week predicted the bulk of the pandemic will be behind us by the autumn.He hailed the UK's world-leading vaccine roll-out for having “fundamentally changed the equation” in combating the disease, with more than 37 million people now double-jabbed.

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direct to your inboxMinisters are considering keeping schools closed in January amid fears a new coronavirus strain could infect children more easily, the Daily Telegraph reports.It comes as experts said a 'significantly higher' percentage of children have tested positive in recent weeks since the new variant emerged.Prof Neil Ferguson is a scientist on the Government’s New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats advisory group (NervTag).He said there was a 'hint' in the data that the mutation

follow our blog.Coronavirus case rates in England are levelling out and may be starting to drop, according to a leading scientist.Professor Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, told the Guardian infection rates appear to be “plateauing” and may be starting to go down slowly.But he warned social restrictions may need to remain in large parts of England when the national lockdown ends on December 2 to stop levels rebounding immediately.Health secretary Matt Hancock said transmission levels

We'd like to know what you think should happen next. Would you like to see the lockdown extended or should all restrictions be lifted? Have your say in our survey below.Click 'display interactive content' or follow this link if you can't see it on your device. Professor Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, told the Guardian infection rates appear to be “plateauing” and may be starting to go down slowly.But he warned social restrictions may need to remain in large parts of England when the

hereBut ministers are examining possible new measures after a number of reports suggested that the government was considering a second two-week national lockdown next month.However, Professor Neil Ferguson - whose modelling led the government to order the lockdown in March - has said on Saturday that the government needs to act “sooner rather than later” if they are to prevent a new surge in coronavirus cases leading to more deaths.

Coronavirus deaths, according to a top scientist. Professor Neil Ferguson - whose research partly led the UK Government to order the lockdown in March - said Britain is facing a “perfect storm” following the easing of controls over the summer.

hereMeanwhile, Professor Neil Ferguson – who resigned from the government’s advisory group Sage – said ministers “need to plan for all contingencies” when it comes to the reopening of schools.Prof Ferguson told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think it is important to say that not all schools are the same.

coronavirus  epidemic, a leading scientist has warned amid fears that other towns and cities could follow Leicester into local lockdown.

coronavirus deaths a former Government adviser has said.

A scientist has warned that the number of people infected with coronavirus will likely stay steady until September - but after that it's "very unclear".

A government advisor who broke lockdown rules to meet his married lover will face no further action from the police.

A leading coronavirus scientist has resigned from his role after he reportedly breached the lockdown restrictions.

A UK government advisor has resigned tonight after breaking coronavirus lockdown rules to meet his married lover, it has been claimed.

An expert has warned that "significant" social distancing will most likely be needed to stay until there is a vaccine.

Concerns are growing for the whereabouts of a missing Dunoon man who vanished on Easter Monday.

The UK could be on full coronavirus lockdown until 'late May or early June', a leading scientist has warned.