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Johnson warns 'taking liberties' could case virus spike

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned people against "taking liberties" with social distancing rules as he said it could lead to the danger of a "serious spike" in coronavirus infections.

The comments come after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government will take action if distancing measures are ignored as thousands flocked to the south coast on the hottest day of the year.

Speaking during a visit to a restaurant in east London ahead of an easing of lockdown on 4 July, Mr Johnson said: "If you look at what's happening elsewhere in the world where people have been coming out of lockdown, I'm afraid what you're also seeing is people taking too many liberties with the guidance, mingling too much, not observing social

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