LONDON, June 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The virus alert level across Britain has been lowered from four to three, after a steady decrease in COVID-19 cases in the country, the Department of Health and Social Care said.
Britain’s Chief Medical Officers, reviewed the evidence and agreed that COVID-19 alert level should move from level four to level three, according to a statement released Friday by the department.
“The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, and a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus,” said Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, on his Twitter account.
However, despite the steady decrease in cases across Britain, the CMOs warned that “it does not mean that the pandemic is over. The virus is still in general circulation, and localised outbreaks are likely to occur,” said the statement.
According to official figures, another 135 COVID-19 patients have died as of Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total death toll in the country to 42,288. The latest figures will be updated later.
