Posted on Jul 6, 2021
England May Be Lifting Nearly All Of Its Coronavirus Restrictions By July 19
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined plans to formally end nearly all of England's remaining coronavirus restrictions by the end of July, even as the nation is experiencing a surge in new cases from the highly transmissible delta variant.
In a press conference from London on Monday, Johnson said the success of the nation's vaccination rollout has put it on course to further relax restrictions starting July 19, though the prime minister said a final decision would not be made until July 12.
If the plan moves forward, it would bring about the closest version of pre-pandemic normalcy in England since before the start of coronavirus restrictions nearly a year-and-a-half ago. Rules requiring the wearing of face masks would be lifted, as would rules around social distancing. The change would allow nightclubs to reopen, and bring an end to curbs on the number of people allowed at concerts, in theaters or at sporting events.
Johnson said the government would also be able to stop instructing people to work from home, allowing employers to ramp up their plans for a return to office life. And at pubs across the country, people would be allowed to once again order drinks directly from the bar.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined plans to formally end nearly all of England's remaining coronavirus restrictions by the end of July, even as the nation is experiencing a surge in new cases from the highly transmissible delta variant.
In a press conference from London on Monday, Johnson said the success of the nation's vaccination rollout has put it on course to further relax restrictions starting July 19, though the prime minister said a final decision would not be made until July 12.
If the plan moves forward, it would bring about the closest version of pre-pandemic normalcy in England since before the start of coronavirus restrictions nearly a year-and-a-half ago. Rules requiring the wearing of face masks would be lifted, as would rules around social distancing. The change would allow nightclubs to reopen, and bring an end to curbs on the number of people allowed at concerts, in theaters or at sporting events.
Johnson said the government would also be able to stop instructing people to work from home, allowing employers to ramp up their plans for a return to office life. And at pubs across the country, people would be allowed to once again order drinks directly from the bar.
England May Be Lifting Nearly All Of Its Coronavirus Restrictions By July 19
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From what you read and hear about where the Delta variant is wreaking havoc this just may be another of his poor decisions.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
SGT (Join to see) As our previous leader said last year, it's going to be like the flu. Well it isn't and he also failed to mention that one needs new flu shots every year because there is a new strain around. So you're absolutely right, it's going to come on again with new variants.
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