The country is expected to face another lockdown if Covid cases keep rising and this has come as "no surprise" to residents.

Bracknell Forest has recorded 129 new coronavirus cases in the last week sparking a warning from the council for people to continue to stay safe, keep a distance and wash their hands.

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Cllr Marc Brunel-Walker, Chair of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board, said: “Bracknell Forest currently remains a tier 1 ‘medium risk’ from COVID-19 but we can’t be complacent as the number of positive cases in the borough has been rising. The most recent weekly data has shown a rise of 111 positive cases taking us to 835 positive cases since March. Very sadly we have also seen 2 people die from the virus in the borough over the past month.

"“In total there have been 73 deaths from COVID-19 in Bracknell Forest. While our numbers are comparatively low we must remember that this is not just a number. This number represents 73 loved ones: grandmothers, grandfathers, mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends, colleagues and neighbours.

""We all have a duty to do everything we can to protect our loved ones from the virus. We need to take action to stop the spread, we need to do it together and we need to do it now. That means keeping your distance from your loved ones unless they are in your direct household, sticking to the rule of 6, wearing a face covering when you can’t keep a safe 2 metre distance and washing your hands regularly."

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On Saturday, October 31, Boris Johnson announced a second national lockdown to take place this Thursday.

From November 5 until Wednesday 2 December, residents will have to stay at home, you cannot gather with people you do not live, certain business and venues will be closed down.

So we asked readers what their thoughts are on a second national lockdown.

On our social media post, 20 of you responded.

Many readers predicted it to happen and thinks it is 'best' to lockdown now so we can have a better Christmas.

Here is what some of you think...

Natalie Crowe said: "If we do it now we might be safe to see our family for Christmas." Business Jo’lea Hair Design echoed this and said: "I'd rather do it now then we can work December it's the busiest time for a lot of businesses least this way we can all work and spend Xmas with family instead of leaving it then stuck in all of December." Caroline Anne Lawes said: "Not another half ar*ed one no. If schools are staying open, completely pointless in my opinion.

"We always seem to do things sloppy and then wonder why we end up in this mess."

Yvonne Carroll also agreed and said: "schools should be shut down....it would only take l child to spread it back home!" Pavla Anderson added: "Its a shame we may have to but if that's what it takes. I'm getting cross at the people not wearing masks or wearing them as chin straps pretending its not real, well done."