New measures to tackle the rise in coronavirus cases “will take time to feed through”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
He told a Downing Street briefing that the high number of daily cases and “tragic increase” in deaths “show why our plan is so essential”.
The prime minister called for “collective forbearance, common sense and willingness to make sacrifices”.
But he said he would “not hesitate” to impose further restrictions if needed.
Mr Johnson said the nation could face the winter “with confidence” due to the government’s preparations.
They include being on track for 500,000 tests a day by the end of October, 2000 beds in seven Nightingale hospitals and a four month supply of protective equipment such as masks, gowns and visors.
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