All pandemic restrictions have been lifted in England – including rules on mask wearing and social distancing . The British government on Monday lifted all pandemic restrictions in England – including rules on mask wearing and social distancing – despite scientists’ warnings that the move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk creating new variants. The curbs were lifted at midnight on Sunday as laws mandating face masks and working form home were scrapped. UK daily case numbers per million are currently among the highest in the world, according to Our World in Data. Johnson sets Covid-19 restrictions for England, with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland mostly taking a more cautious approach.

Source: News 24 July 19, 2021 05:37 UTC