THIS winter could see up to 85,000 excess deaths from the coronavirus, according to a leaked report from the government’s SAGE committee.
The report looked at a “reasonable worst case scenario” for the coming months.
It comes as lockdown restrictions are set to be eased for around one million people across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire.
But thousands of Brits have also been reported to police for breaking the 14-day quarantine rule.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said yesterday that 4,200 people have been referred to police after returning from a number of destinations abroad and not quarantining.
Switzerland, Jamaica, and the Czech Republic have been added to the UK’s quarantine list.
Brits returning after 4am on Saturday will need to isolate for 14 days.
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme is due to end on Bank Holiday Monday August 31.
But some chains have chosen to continue to offer 50% off deals at their own cost.
Meanwhile, 1,522 new positive cases and 12 deaths were recorded on Thursday August 27.
The death toll now stands at 41,477.
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