Vaccines vs Virus: “We’re still winning the race, but it’s narrowing.” - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

The British Medical Association has accused the government of "wilful negligence" for refusing to reimpose coronavirus restrictions in England, intensifying the pressure ministers are under over the rising number of infections.

Yesterday, the Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, insisted that he would not yet implement “Plan B”, which relies on masks, social distancing and COVID passes, for the winter period. This was despite the fact he admitted there could soon be 100,000 new cases a day.

Measures similar to “Plan B” are already in place in Scotland. Nick Robinson speaks to the National Clinical Director for their government, Professor Jason Leitch, and then asks the Health Minister, Edward Argar, about the current situation in England.

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