Rebounds,resurgence,2nd waves whatever called, increasing evidence that new infections are increasing in a number of places Europe including U.K. from a low base but increasing trend a worry, especially in summer & with much of lockdowns still observed. bbc.co.uk/news/health-53…
With many not yet back to workplaces, universities & schools closed, public transport use down & many still observing physical distancing any increase shows how fragilethe reduction in transmission is to increased contact & population mixing patterns.
Further increases transmission not inevitable,but we have 6-8wks to reduce infections,handwashing/masks/distances increase testing & clinical care capacity,ensure can protect vulnerable people, #HCW & prepare autumn & winter. Cannot go into Q42020 with increasing infections
Fastest way fully restart economy, schools/colleges & workplaces, is to do everything & reduce transmission & infections. Much lower than now, certainly not increasing & towards elimination. July/Aug in northern hemisphere critical, decisions & actions made now will really matter
Only true exit from pandemic through science-social science, our behaviour, diagnostics, treatments & vaccines. Now a human endemic infection. We need to change its fundamentals to truly exit the pandemic. Needs investment at scale, at risk & accessible in equitable way globally
