Breaking news: LOCKDOWN freedoms could last just WEEKS - with harsher restrictions needed for autumn and winter, Sage doom-mongers have warned.
After months of Covid rules, Boris Johnson confirmed last night that he will strip back lockdown to the bare bones from July 19.
He announced a bonfire of Covid restrictions - sweeping away social distancing, mandatory masks and orders to work from home.
All other legal limits will be ripped up on Freedom Day for a summer of fun after a gruelling year and a half of draconian measures.
However, the PM pointedly could not rule out a return to some measures in future.
And Professor Chris Whitty warned of a "very difficult" winter ahead as a double whammy of Covid and flu hits hospitals.
Now, experts have warned that another autumn lockdown could be on the cards - and that some restrictions could be permanent.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies have said that even if hospitalisations and deaths remain low - there are major risks in letting cases surge, and therefore measures may be needed.
And they warned that if a “variant of concern” hits Britain, lockdown restrictions would need to be reimposed for much longer.
The health chiefs said self-isolation when people are ill will still be "critical" in stopping the spread of the bug.
And added that working from home and the wearing of masks are "highly effective" long-term option.
Finally, the group said: "Stronger measures may be desirable for autumn and winter."
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Lockdown freedoms could last just weeks with stronger restrictions needed in autumn and winter, Sage doom-mongers fear
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