Viewers who tuned into Good Morning Britain on Monday were given a warning over potential new covid restrictions.
Covid case numbers in the UK continue to soar, with an estimated one in 30 people infected. This is about 3.5% of the population.
GMB hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls asked Dr Hilary Jones if people should be worried, and whether they can expect covid rules to return.
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The TV doctor said: "Whilst I don't think we need mandatory precautions, such as mask-wearing and other lockdowns, what we do need is hand sanitisation to be routine. And I think it's sensible to give people the advice to wear a mask on a crowded tube and so on."
The conversation then turned to summer holidays. Ed asked: "Can we expect other countries to bring back travel restrictions?"
Dr Hilary replied: "Australia has lifted their restrictions, I think Portugal as well. [Other countries] could say 'right, you're gonna need your covid pass, you're gonna need proof of vaccination or recent infection, or you're gonna need a test before you travel'.
"I would say to people who are travelling, look at the foreign travel advice for that country, see if you need a test before you fly, and see if your NHS covid pass works for travel [in the country you're travelling to]."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6.30am on ITV and the ITV Hub
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