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Scientists Warn of Dangers as Britain Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

Henry Ridgwell

   LONDON - Britain this week eased its lockdown rules, with some students
   returning to school and many families allowed to meet for the first
   time since March, when the measures were brought in to curb the spread
   of the coronavirus.

   Britain was one of the slowest countries to lock down and is now one of
   the worst-hit, with more than 50,000 COVID-19 deaths. Some scientists
   are warning that the relaxing of the rules could trigger a second wave
   of infections. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the coronavirus.

   As the country basked in unusually hot weather in recent days, many
   people were embracing the easing of the lockdown. Beaches and parks
   were busy with groups of six people from different households now
   allowed to meet outside.

   WATCH: Henry Ridgwell's video report

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