The Prime Minister has warned that easing lockdown could spark a second peak of infections Boris Johnson has warned that the lockdown must continue, in his first address to the UK since recovering from coronavirus.
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister said: “I’m sorry I’ve been away from my desk for much longer than I would’ve liked but I want to thank everyone who has stepped up.” Johnson thanked the UK for the “sheer grit and guts you’ve continued to show”, but also warned that now is not the time to “go easy” on the virus. “We are now beginning to turn the tide,” he said. “I ask you to contain you impatience because I believe now we are coming to the end of the first phase of this conflict.” WATCH LIVE: PM @BorisJohnson