Covid: Unlocking As Cases Rise Means July 19 Stakes Are High

But, ultimately, unless restrictions are reintroduced, this wave of willpower is unlikely to end until the wall of immunity – from vaccination and natural infection – is high enough. And when that happens, England could find themselves in a strong position. Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s chief scientific adviser, hinted at Monday. He said we are reaching the level of immunity where “big waves” can be in the past.