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Matt Hancock refuses to rule out second lockdown as coronavirus infections rise

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coronavirus lockdown, despite assurances by the Prime Minister.Speaking to LBC on Wednesday morning, Mr Hancock said: "Our goal is to avoid having to do anything more drastic by people following the rules."But he would not rule out a return to lockdown, saying: "I wouldn't make a vow like that."You wouldn't expect me to - I am the Health Secretary in the middle of a pandemic where we are trying to keep the country safe."But he added he "hoped" lockdown could be avoided, saying: "The number of cases is largely driven by people socialising."Mr Hancock's comments come ahead of a hastily-arranged Downing Street press conference in which Boris Johnson will explain the details of the latest social distancing measures.On Tuesday it was announced.

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