While most restrictions are expected to be lifted next week, facemasks are likely to remain a legal requirement on public transportThe end of the pandemic is in sight for Britain, the World Health Organisation’s Covid chief has suggested after cases fell by more than a third in a week. As ministers prepare to lift most remaining restrictions in England next week, David Nabarro said the country could see light at the end of the tunnel. SponsoredFacemasks are likely to remain a legal requirement on public transport and indoors, but work from home guidance and vaccine passports are expected to be scrapped at the end of the month. Downing Street said there were “encouraging signs that infections are falling across the country”, adding that “there are also some signs of falls, or at least plateauing, in admissions and occupancy in hospital, which is good to see”.

Source: The Times January 18, 2022 20:17 UTC