'Third wave' | Gov advisers warn against rushing back to offices

Despite the Prime Minister’s encouragement to get workers back into offices this summer, senior Government advisers have warned against this.

Members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) have cautioned against workers from returning amid fears that doing so would contribute to kickstarting a third wave.

According to The Times, Sage has argued that working from home is an easy and relatively cheap way to reduce contact and helps to keep any resurgence of coronavirus at a low.

Currently, employees are advised to continue working from home unless they have to be in an office to do their job. However, come June 21 – the date the Government has set for the final restrictions to be lifted – the former guidance to stay at home will be lifted.