The government has stressed any easing of restrictions would be irreversible, meaning it would always act with caution. Photo: ReutersBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that the end of Covid-19 restrictions will be delayed following concern about the rapid rise of infections of the Delta variant of the coronavirus. Hospitalisations were up 15% between June 2 and 8 compared with the previous seven days. The government has stressed any easing of restrictions would be irreversible, meaning it would always act with caution. Hospitality bosses have said there must be more government support for businesses to keep them afloat if the lockdown restrictions are kept in place.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 13, 2021 22:52 UTC