With data promising, the Government and scientific advisers are planning ahead for possible spikes in the coming months. The UK recorded another 31,808 coronavirus cases on Friday and 92 COVID-19 related deaths.

Whitehall sources told the i of particular concerns relating to rising flu infections alongside positive Covid infections – compounded by NHS staffing shortages.

Experts predict cases are likely to rise again in September as schools and offices return.

NHS staff taking sick leave after working for over 18 months during the pandemic is also said to be a concern.

A No10 adviser told the i “The Government believes it has got to grips with the pandemic following the vaccine rollout.

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Scientists are confident the NHS will cope because of the success of vaccines.

Speaking to the Times, Professor Ferguson said that, although lockdowns could not be ruled out, draconian style crisis measures would be “unlikely”.