UK Two week trial for the "rule of six" or tighter lockdown measures will be considered.

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https://www.itv.com/news/2020-09-15...ad-or-tougher-social-distancing-measures-loom

Significant further restrictions on our freedom to mix with people, in social or work settings, could be introduced in a fortnight, if the “rule of six” does not lead to behavioural change and a flattening of the coronavirus infection rate.

I have spoken to members of the government and to its scientific advisers, and am struck by how anxious they are that the virus may be spreading out of control again.

One member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) told me : “My big worry now is that we might be too late again to avert a major second wave.