UK will need social distancing until at least end of year, says Whitty

Government’s chief medical officer says return to normal in short term is ‘wholly unrealistic’ Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSocial distancing will be needed until at least the end of the year to prevent fresh outbreaks of coronavirus even though the UK has reached the peak of the current epidemic, the government’s chief medical officer has said.Prof Chris Whitty, the UK’s most senior medic, said it was important to be realistic t