UK faces delay in lifting of Covid-19 rules over rising infections
The surge in the delta variant forces Johnson to rethink ending social distancing measures on June 21
14 June 2021 - 07:49
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to delay his plan to lift England’s pandemic restrictions amid concerns that a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases could put hospitals under strain.
The surge in the delta variant first identified in India has forced Johnson and his team to rethink their blueprint for ending social distancing rules on June 21. Instead, officials now expect the premier to announce a delay of as long as four weeks to the easing of most rules when he sets out his decision to the nation on Monday evening...
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