UK Facing ‘Worst Weeks’ of CCP Virus Pandemic, Chief Medical Officer Says

Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty speaks during a press conference about the CCP virus inside 10 Downing Street in London, UK, on March 9, 2020. Alberto Pizzoli /pool/AFP via Getty Images

The UK is entering the “worst weeks” of the CCP virus pandemic, England’s chief medical officer said on Monday.

Professor Chris Whitty said the country must “double down” on lockdown measures before the vaccine roll-out begins to have an impact on the spread of the disease.