Health psychologist says an early lockdown could provide hope for Christmas

Today marks six months since the Government introduced the lockdown measures.

Now we face a further six months where our personal freedoms are limited. But will the latest measures announced by the Prime Minister work? 

• Covid rules: What are the new restrictions

• Coronavirus: UK could face full lockdown at Christmas if rules not followed

That's a question ITV News Central's Sameena Ali Khan put forward earlier to Kavita Vedhara, a professor in Health Psychology at the University of Nottingham. 

Will the latest coronavirus restrictions work?

What should we be doing at this stage of the virus being around?

How will people be feeling mentally and physically after having six months of restrictions?

Do you think Christmas will be affected this year?

Read more:

• Covid rules: Check local lockdown restrictions where you live with our interactive guide

• New coronavirus lockdown rules for England could be in place for 'six months', Boris Johnson announces