Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer WilliamsEngland's deputy chief medical officer has warned of 'worrying signs' that people are 'taking their foot off the brakes at exactly the wrong time' by breaking lockdown rules.Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told a Downing Street briefing led by Matt Hancock that "the battle is not won" as some areas in England continue to register high rates of coronavirus infection.He urged people to "hang on just a few more months", adding that even people who have been vaccinated need to follow lockdown rules and stick to social distancing.And Mr Hancock has warned that the government may take 'local action' if case rates 'spike' after the national lockdown ends.The Health Secretary said.
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