UK scientists warn of urgent need for action on vaccines to head off autumn Covid wave

Scientists say the government should prioritise getting the right number of vaccines delivered on time. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP

Health authorities need to act urgently to prepare for an autumn that could see further waves of Covid-19 cases spreading across the UK.

That is the clear warning from scientists and doctors after last week’s figures revealed another dramatic jump in cases. More than 2 million people across Britain were found to be infected for the week ending 24 June, a rise of more than 30% on the preceding week.