Many scientists are worried that the government's plan to lift most curbs in England on July 19, and the green light to a large presence at the football final, will seed new outbreaks of COVID-19. The U.K. government said Friday it expected to announce a plan in the next fortnight allowing entry to fully vaccinated foreigners and British expatriates, as it eliminates most coronavirus curbs. Many scientists are worried that the government's plan to lift most curbs in England on July 19, and the green light to a large presence at the football final, will seed new outbreaks of COVID-19. The government said on Thursday that from July 19, fully vaccinated U.K. residents and children will no longer have to quarantine on their return to England. Shapps played down concerns the new travel rules could lead to marathon queues at UK airports as immigration officers check every passenger's vaccination details.

Source: The Hindu July 09, 2021 16:18 UTC