The UK’s potential for preparing for a new wave of coronavirus is very low. Johnson plans to increase funding for testing and vaccine development, but with the global economic collapse, the UK will have a hard time raising funds. Bloomberg news agency reports.
With the UK still suffering from the largest pandemic deaths in Europe, Johnson is trying to stave off new pressure on the health service during the winter, when epidemiologists expect cases of the virus to rise again.
This is especially true in the context of Britain opening pubs and clubs, which can lead to lethal consequences.