MATT Hancock has admitted fears over a second wave “starting to roll across Europe”.
The Health Secretary this morning expressed concerns over the number of cases in not just Europe but across the globe.
Appearing on Sky News, Mr Hancock vowed to do whatever it takes to stop the virus peaking again in Britain.
He said: “I am worried about a second wave.
“You can see a second wave starting to roll across Europe.
“We have to do everything we can to prevent it from reaching these shores.
“The measures that the Chief Medical Officer will set out later are part of that, but so to are the measures we are taking to make sure we don’t bring cases directly into this country.
“It’s not just Spain, there are other countries too where the number of cases is rising, and we are absolutely determined to do all we can to keep this country safe.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also warned of a second coronavirus wave emerging in Europe as a 14-day quarantine for travellers returning from Spain was introduced to stop the spread of the bug.
A 14-day quarantine for travellers returning from Spain was introduced on Saturday, and more countries could soon be included.
Eleven countries where “air bridges” exist with the UK have had a recent spike in cases, including Belgium, Luxembourg and Croatia.
Boris Johnson issued a warning this week as Covid-19 continues to spread across the continent.
“Let’s be absolutely clear about what’s happening in Europe. Among some of our European friends, I’m afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic,” he said.
“It’s vital that when people are coming back from abroad, if they are coming back from a place where I’m afraid there is another outbreak, they must go into quarantine.
“That’s why we have taken the action that we have and we will continue, throughout the summer, to take such action where it is necessary.”
Brits are still able to travel to Luxembourg despite the country having the highest rate of coronavirus cases in Europe, almost 15 times higher per capita than Britain.
Tourists and the travel industry are in chaos after the surprise decision on Saturday night to change Foreign Office advice to advise people to stay away from Spain.
Brits are now advised against all but essential travel to the country –Â and as of last night the Spanish islands were included too.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has insisted people can continue to book holidays but “need to be aware of the risk that quarantine could be imposed”.
“But as long as people are aware of that risk they should continue to book holidays, but just bear in mind that this may happen, and sadly it has happened in Spain,” he told BBC Breakfast.
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