According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and other foreign media reported on the 19th, British Prime Minister Johnson said that it will lift the more stringent epidemic prevention "Plan B" next week. The production of vaccine passes will no longer be mandatory, and employees will no longer be advised to telecommute, only to wear masks in crowded enclosed places.
Screenshot of the BBC report
In a statement to MPs in the House of Commons, Johnson said mandatory vaccine passports for nightclubs and events would be cancelled, but if organisers wished, there was an option to use the NHS COVID-19 Pass. In addition, employees will no longer be required to work remotely from home and should discuss their return to the office with employers. Starting this Thursday (20th), middle school students will no longer need to wear masks in classrooms, and the government's guidelines for the use of masks in public places will also be "quickly abolished."
Johnson added that in the coming days, the UK is expected to further announce the relaxation of travel rules and nursing home visit restrictions.
Johnson also announced that the UK government plans to end the legal requirement for self-isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19, which will be replaced by advice and guidance. According to the BBC, the current self-isolation rules will expire on March 24. Johnson said he did not expect to support the renewal of the rule at that time and hinted that its expiration date could be advanced if the outbreak data allowed.
Johnson told MPs that some scientists believe the outbreak caused by Omicron has peaked across the UK.
Uk Health Secretary Javid
At a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street, British Health Secretary Javid declared: "This is a moment of pride for us. This reminds us that if we work together, this country can achieve a great deal. ”
But he added that this should not be seen as an "finish line" because the virus and future mutants cannot be eradicated, but rather, "we must learn to live with the new crown virus, just as we coexist with the flu". He urged people to continue to take steps to control the spread of the virus, including hand washing, room ventilation and self-isolation if positive, and urged those who were not vaccinated to be vaccinated.
In response, British Labour leader Stammer said he would support the cancellation of The Plan B measure "as long as science proves it safe" and accused the prime minister of being "too distracted" to develop a "robust plan to live with the coronavirus".
Previously, on January 5, local time, Stamer tested positive for the new crown virus, which is the second time he has been infected with the new crown virus.
Oxford Street, central London (infographic)
On Wednesday (19th), the United Kingdom reported 359 deaths within 28 days of testing positive for covid-19. According to the UK's National Statistics Office, more than 3.7 million people in the country were infected with the new coronavirus in the last week of 2021, the highest record since the relevant records were recorded. About 1 in 15 people in England are infected with the new crown virus, in Wales and Scotland about 1 in 20 people, and in Northern Ireland this figure is about 1 in every 25 people. London is the hardest hit, with about 1 in 10 people infected. (Editor: SDY)