A woman takes a picture on the streets of London, England, on Jan. 19. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Stephen Cheng)
London, January 19 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on the 19th that he will all end the "Response to the New Crown Epidemic: Autumn and Winter Plan" B, that is, the backup plan, which was launched next week to deal with the mutated new coronavirus Olmikron strain.
Johnson announced in the house of commons of Parliament on the same day that the English region will no longer require people to wear masks or work from home, and the new crown vaccination certificate will no longer become a mandatory requirement to enter the gathering place. In addition, from March 24, self-isolation will no longer be mandatory for people who test positive for COVID-19.
Johnson also stressed that the outbreak is not over and that contracting the Olmikron strain "is not a mild disease for everyone, especially if you haven't been vaccinated."
Health Secretary Saeed Javid said the UK would have plans for how to co-exist with the coronavirus in the spring.
A man walks on Westminster Bridge in London, England, on Jan. 19. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Stephen Cheng)
On December 8 last year, the UK government announced that the Uk region would launch further anti-epidemic restrictions, namely "Responding to COVID-19: Autumn and Winter Plan" Plan B, which includes the need to wear masks in most indoor public places such as theaters and cinemas. Subsequently, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland also tightened their epidemic prevention measures to cope with the rapid spread of the Olmikron strain.
On September 14 last year, the UK government announced two plans, "Responding to COVID-19: Autumn/Winter Plan", which will launch Plan B once the "reasonable" risk of rising COVID-19 cases leads to "unsustainable pressure" on The Ukland National Health Service.