As COVID cases surge, U.K. official says people "relaxed too much"
"Now is the time for us to reengage and realize that this is a continuing threat to us," England's deputy chief medical officer says.
Haley Ott is the CBS News Digital international reporter, based in the CBS News London bureau.
Haley graduated cum laude from Boston University with a degree in Philosophy and History and then earned a master's degree in Political Theory from the London School of Economics. Haley started her journalism career in London working for outlets including Al Jazeera and Vice News. As the international reporter for CBS News digital platforms, Haley has covered the Middle East and the Ukraine war extensively. Focusing on human rights issues, she also reported on a range of stories including climate change's impact on gender equality in Zanzibar, and on cartel violence in Mexico.
"Now is the time for us to reengage and realize that this is a continuing threat to us," England's deputy chief medical officer says.
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