Efforts to control the deadly virus could be thwarted by super-spreading clusters in places such as meat-packing factories, according to experts. Researchers told the Times a second wave could be avoided if a better track and trace system kept case numbers low. NHS Providers, which represents health service trusts, warned a second peak in winter - coupled with flu season - could overwhelm hospitals. Scientists at University College London have said a second, smaller wave of coronavirus could hit after Christmas if deaths continue above 20 per day. The researchers said a more effective track and trace programme could push the second wave back further.

Source: Daily Mirror June 23, 2020 06:46 UTC