A second coronavirus wave is on the horizon

Plus: Why we adore The Lark Ascending and an interview with University Challenge's Brandon Blackwell [View in browser]( [Update your preferences]( [The Telegraph]( Thursday April 23 2020 From The Editor By Chris Evans, Editor The best of The Telegraph's articles, sent by the Editor Dear reader, With the news that the UK has reached the peak of the coronavirus epidemic, ministers face the task of figuring out which parts of the lockdown can be eased, when and how. As Sarah Knapton and Patrick Sawer explain in [this excellent article]( the effectiveness of the lockdown has made a possible second peak in the virus all the more dangerous, a threat that will weigh heavily on the Government’s coming decisions. Remember, you can get the latest on the pandemic in our [daily live blog](. There was a slice of normality this week with the broadcasting of the University Challenge final. This year’s breakout star was Imperial College London’s Brandon Blackwell, a 26-year-old from New York. [Brandon spoke to Anita Singh]( and explained how anyone can follow his path from hopeless quizzer to national champion. The Lark Ascending has long topped polls of the nation’s favourite classical pieces and has just repeated the feat this year. That dominance might bother some, says Ivan Hewett, but it’s actually a sign of great musical understanding. In the [latest Armchair Arts entry,]( Ivan lays out exactly why The Lark Ascending is worthy of adulation. Finally, I’ve been astonished by the generosity of our readers in response to our [coronavirus charity appeal](. We’re now incredibly close to reaching the £1 million mark and I would be most grateful if you would consider donating if you haven’t already. Chris P.S. The Telegraph is hosting its first live Facebook pub quiz tonight, at 8.10pm BST. To take part for free [click here](www.facebook.com/TELEGRAPH.CO.UK ), where our very own Thom Gibbs will be live streaming the 30-question brain teaser. Take out a Telegraph subscription, with access to all our articles and subscriber rewards, and get your first seven days free [Click here]( My Choices [We will meet again some sunny day sign]( Why a second coronavirus wave is on the horizon and what that means for the UK's exit strategy. [Don't miss this important report.]( [Brandon Blackwell]( "I didn't win University Challenge because I was born clever." [Read the interview with Brandon Blackwell.]( (free to read) [Illustration of blood samples]( What exactly did Germany get right in the fight against coronavirus? [Justin Huggler investigates.]( [David Cox the Elder's The Skylark (1849)
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