SAJID Javid has moved to hose down fears a "firebreak" lockdown will be needed this October half-term to crush any new Covid wave.
The health secretary insisted he "hasn't even thought about" bringing back restrictions but didn't rule out doing so entirely.
He was responding to claims from a Sage scientist that the Government is already bracing to reintroduce curbs next month.
Where an agreement to take up the offer of a vaccine cannot be reached between parents and children, a child's decision "will prevail", Sajid Javid has said.
The health secretary told Sky News consent will be sought from parents of 12 to 15-year-olds over COVID jabs as it has been "for decades", but that if a child is believed to be competent enough to make the decision themselves, they "will prevail".
Boffins fear the return of schools this week could quickly drive a new surge in Covid cases among unvaccinated kids.
There are concerns the NHS may struggle to spike with another spike at the same time as clearing the backlog from previous lockdowns.
Experts also worry a sustained winter wave combined with the annual flu season will create a Christmas nightmare for the health service.
There have been reports ministers are considering extending the October half-term by a week to slow the spread among kids.
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‘Firebreak’ lockdown ‘not considered at this point’ insists Sajid Javid – but fears cases will rise as schools return
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