Most restrictions in the UK, deployed to fight the latest wave of Covid-19 would be lifted, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. Masks in closed spaces, working from home and vaccination certificates to enter public spaces will no longer be requirements. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. People will no longer have to wear masks in closed spaces, work from home and prove vaccination to enter public spaces such as nightclubs, Johnson told parliament. Facing restive Tory backbenchers, the prime minister had rebuffed calls by some scientists to impose a full lockdown in December, and allowed sporting events to continue with capacity crowds in England.

Source: News 24 January 19, 2022 16:10 UTC