Scientific adviser warns UK could be worst hit country in Europe
Sir Jeremy Farrar, the director of UK-based medical charity Wellcome Trust, said Britain could record the most cororanvirus deaths out of any European country.
Sir Jeremy, who is also a scientific adviser to the British government, told the BBC that the UK is "likely to be, certainly one of the worst, if not the worst affected country in Europe".
The UK has seen a sharp rise in recent days and now has more daily deaths than either Spain or Italy, where lockdowns appear to be having their desired effect.
Figures analysed on Saturday by the FT's data team show the UK accounts for more daily deaths than Spain or Italy.