British weddings, birthdays, funerals and church services could all be scuppered until 2021 amid fears coronavirus may otherwise spread at an exponential rate, scientists have claimed.
Holding large indoor events risks allowing the average rate of infection to potentially triple, especially in badly ventilated venues, according to research led by senior epidemiologist Adam Kucharski.
He has warned the UK could face a second peak if lockdown is lifted too quickly, with Boris Johnson set to announce his 'road map' for easing restrictions over the bank holiday.
While Dr Mike Lonergan, senior author of a study by the Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine at the University of Dundee, fears Britain won't be able to return to "normal"