Scientists today confirmed they have drawn up plans the government could use to relax lockdown over Christmas. Experts told a Downing Street briefing they sent information to the government over the weekend for what could happen over the festive break.
Reports suggest Boris Johnsoncould relax lockdown rules for between three and five days to allow family get-togethers. Gatherings could have people from up to three households, reports suggest.
But while the scientists today confirmed a family Christmas may be possible, they warned it could come at a price - tougher rules either side of the break in return.
Asked if "some sort of Christmas" was possible, Dr Susan Hopkins, medical adviser on the Covid-19 response, said: "I think it is”.
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