A SECOND wave of coronavirus has been listed as likely occurrence by Barrow Council.

Another wave of the virus is included among the greatest risks to the council in a report released by the authority.

A further mass outbreak of Covid-19 has been was listed as having the greatest possible impact by the council and likelihood of four out of a score of five on the register.

It is anticipated that a new wave would affect support required by citizens or disrupts existing council services, according to the report.

The register highlights the council's plans to deal with a potential second wave and mitigate the risks.

It lists an emergency plan, continuity plans for businesses and arrangements with partner organisations and contractors under control plans.

Health experts have warned a second wave of Covid-19 could be on the way without a rigorous national track and trace scheme for those who come into contact with anyone who has tested positive.

Dr Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths, senior research fellow and lecturer in mathematical modelling at the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, UCL and lead author of a new modelling study, said if test and trace is 'not done effectively or adequately, then there is a risk of an occurrence of a second wave later this year'.

Others risks that have been identified by the council include poor management of projects, failure to secure and manage data and Brexit.

The report said the impact of leaving the European Union had the potential to cause problems with new legislation being imposed and 'potential civil disruption' and 'product shortages'.

The impact of Brexit was also included in last year's risk register, before Britain's official exit from the union.

At the time council Ann Thomson said: "An inclusion on the risk register does not suggest something is likely to happen.

"It's simply an indication of careful, prudent planning.

"In terms of Brexit, the council has to consider a range of possibilities."

The council was unavailable to comment before The Mail went to press.