This is evidenced by the data of the British authorities.

During the day, 27 people died, with a total of 41,759 dead.

According to RIA Novosti, the increase in the number of cases in Britain for the second day in a row is the highest since May 8.

Earlier, the mayor of London Sadiq Khan said that it is highly likely that the city will have to introduce additional restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson noted, the second wave of COVID-19 is starting in the country.