UK PM Johnson says second wave of virus inevitable, new restrictions possible
Baku, September 19, AZERTAC
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that it was inevitable that the country would see a second wave of coronavirus and that while he did not want a second national lockdown, the government may need to introduce new restrictions, according to Reuters.
Britain was reported to be considering whether to impose a new lockdown across the country, after new COVID-19 cases almost doubled to 6,000 per day, hospital admissions rose and infection rates soared across parts of northern England and London.
“We are now seeing a second wave coming in...It is absolutely, I’m afraid, inevitable, that we will see it in this country,” he said.
The sharp rise in the number of cases in the country meant that the government needed to keep everything under review and he did not rule out further measures being introduced.
“I don’t want to get into a second national lockdown at all,” he said, but added: “When you look at what is happening, you’ve got to wonder whether we need to go further.”
FEEDBACK
Other news in this section
- 02.10.2026 [17:08]
Tashkent to host the 11th International Biennale of Contemporary Art
- 02.10.2026 [16:32]
Global food prices hit four-year high in September: FAO
- 02.10.2026 [15:47]
Ibrahimaj: Albania aims for €8.5 billion in tourism revenue by 2030
- 02.10.2026 [14:36]
1st new supermarket opens in Fukushima Town since nuclear accident
- 02.10.2026 [14:16]
Japan hit by nationwide flu outbreak
- 02.10.2026 [13:03]
Arkia cleared to launch Dubai rescue flights today and tomorrow
Current state and prospects of Azerbaijan–EU relations discussed
- 01.10.2026 [22:26]
Hundreds of prisoners freed in UK as early release scheme takes effect
- 01.10.2026 [22:14]
Nations League: Azerbaijan held to goalless draw by Liechtenstein
- 01.10.2026 [22:08]
Baku hosts World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
- 01.10.2026 [21:57]
Heydar Aliyev Center illuminated in colors of Chinese flag
- 01.10.2026 [21:45]
CICA Media Forum participants tour Heydar Aliyev Center
- 01.10.2026 [20:38]
Bilateral meetings held as part of CICA Media Forum
- 01.10.2026 [20:28]
ANAMA: 908 mines and 4,525 UXOs neutralized over past month
- 01.10.2026 [20:10]
Azerbaijan’s exports to Luxembourg surge 306-fold – GRAPH
- 01.10.2026 [20:09]
Top stories update
- 01.10.2026 [20:00]
Azerbaijan introduces ASAN Khidmet model to Caribbean countries
- 01.10.2026 [19:23]
Distinguished Visitors Day held as part of “Power of Unity – 2026” exercise
- 01.10.2026 [19:06]
Fast-pass services gain popularity at restaurants in Japan
- 01.10.2026 [18:47]
Chinese National given suspended sentence in Bulgaria on espionage charges
- 01.10.2026 [18:46]
Indonesia, South Korea deepen cooperation on intellectual property
- 01.10.2026 [18:36]
Mongolia, Türkiye discuss expanding military education cooperation
- 01.10.2026 [18:08]
Greek media highlights expansion of energy cooperation with Azerbaijan
- 01.10.2026 [17:50]
Newcastle changes badge for first time since 1988
- 01.10.2026 [17:27]
Azerbaijan-Croatia relations discussed in Zagreb
- 01.10.2026 [17:26]
Azerbaijani delegation joins discussions on Middle Corridor in Georgia
- 01.10.2026 [17:00]