Patrick Vallance

More Than 4,000 People Have Now Died In The UK's 'Second Wave'

England's chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance was ridiculed for predicting 200 deaths a day by November, but the UK has already shot past that figure.
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Has Boris Johnson’s Test And Trace Gone Beyond The Point Of No Return?

As PM finally admits the system isn’t good enough, some wonder if it will ever work properly.
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Test And Trace Becoming Ineffective, Sir Patrick Vallance Admits

Boris Johnson admits the service run by Tory peer Dido Harding must "improve" after posting worst ever contact tracing figures.
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Coronavirus Vaccine 'Unlikely' Before Spring 2021, Says Patrick Vallance

Chief scientific adviser warns government to give "realistic picture" as he underlined vaccine production could take years.
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A Second National Lockdown Seems Inevitable. Here's What Stands In The Way

Boris Johnson is walking a fine line to keep MPs happy – but there are hints that a two-week "circuit breaker" around half-term could be on the cards.
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Is Boris Johnson Giving The Country Enough Breathing Space To Flatten The Second Wave?

PM clinging desperately onto anything that avoids more national restrictions.
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Are Tory Anti-Lockdown Rebels Winning The Battle For The PM’s Ear?

Backbenchers watching for what government does, not what it says.
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Did Boris Johnson’s Summer Policies Hasten A Second Wave?

PM needs to show he's learning the lessons of the pandemic so far
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UK Facing 50,000 Covid Cases A Day If Rise Is Not Halted, Says Top Scientist

Patrick Vallance also said there could also be 200 deaths every day by mid-November.
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Top Coronavirus Advisers To Hold Urgent Briefing As UK Hits 'Critical Point'

Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance will hold a snap briefing at Downing Street on Monday.
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