Two British scientific advisers warn it's too soon to lift lockdown

13 Sept 11:36 Key points summarised by AI

Two prominent scientific advisers to the British government, Jeremy Farrar and John Edmunds (SAGE members), warn that COVID-19 is spreading too quickly to responsibly lift the national lockdown.
They stress that a fully functional, locally responsive, and trusted 'test, trace, isolate' (TTI) system is essential before easing restrictions.
Edmunds characterizes the government's decision to proceed with lockdown easing as a 'political decision,' highlighting the UK's significantly higher COVID-19 incidence rate compared to similar European nations.
These warnings emerge as England faces an estimated 54,000 new COVID-19 infections weekly, contributing to the UK's high death toll of over 48,000.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.