COVID-19: Christmas will be lockdown-free despite rising coronavirus cases, prime minister says

There is 'no evidence' to suggest that England would be forced into a Christmas lockdown, according to the prime minister. Boris Johnson said that, despite rising COVID-19 cases, he has seen no evidence to indicate a Christmas lockdown is 'on the cards'. Speaking to reporters during his trip to Rome for the G20 summit, Mr Johnson once again insisted ministers are sticking with the current plan to tackle coronavirus and there is no reason to activate the government's Plan B.