Boris Johnson said that now was the time to “shift the balance away from state mandation” to personal responsibilityBoris Johnson will hail a “moment of pride” for the nation today as he announces the end of all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England. The prime minister will emphasise the importance of “personal responsibility” instead of government intervention as he unveils his plan for the country to “live with Covid”. SponsoredIt includes a drive to end mass working from home. Vaccines will be used for the foreseeable future to maintain a high rate of immunity in the population. Speaking before publication of the government’s plan, Johnson said: “[It] will mark a moment of pride after one of the most difficult periods in our country’s history as we begin to learn to live with Covid.

Source: The Times February 21, 2022 00:10 UTC