UK science advisers warn public on COVID-19 rates

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,’” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates, with figures suggesting there will be an exponential growth in the disease unless action is taken. Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty told the public on Monday that rates are going in the “wrong direction” amid expectations the government is preparing to announce new measures to control the pandemic. He says “we hav