According to the latest data released by the British government on February 13, the number of new coronavirus infections in the UNITED Kingdom has dropped by 23% compared with a week ago, which is the 12th consecutive day of year-on-year decline in the number of new infections per day.
Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 deaths in the UK is also 30% lower than a week ago.
Commenting on the positive outbreak data, Boris's newly appointed chief of staff, Steve Barclay, said the prime minister "believes that people know how best to manage their lives".
Barclays also posted in the British media: "The first task now is to restore the small government model, whether it is financially or in the intervention of people's lives to take a step back." Let the government function like a well-run company. ”
Last week, Boris announced in Parliament that he hoped to end all restrictions, including self-isolation requirements for positives, later this month.
This means that in about two weeks, the UK will be 100% back to normal life before the epidemic.
However, while the government is determined to open up in all respects, some experts have raised concerns. Experts from sage, the UK government's scientific advisory group, said the elimination of self-isolation requirements would disproportionately affect vulnerable groups in the population.
Experts also worry that the government's discontinuation of free rapid test kits will make it harder for people to take precautions.
In response, Sage recommends other positive steps, such as changing the "must-attend culture" at work, encouraging people to work from home when they are unwell, and ensuring that "adequate" sick pay is provided.