Johnson announced the lifting of masks and major covid bans in England

The region is scheduled to move to the fourth stage of easing on July 19. Among the expected steps is the abolition of the mandatory wearing of masks and distancing.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced another round of easing of covid restrictions in England, reports the BBC. According to him, it is planned that from July 19, the main measures introduced due to the pandemic will be canceled in the region. However, the authorities will make the final decision on July 12.

If the situation does not change, the following relief is expected:

Wearing masks will become optional. Social distancing of 1 m will become optional. The restriction on the number of participants in meetings and meetings both indoors and outdoors will be lifted. All establishments will be able to open, including nightclubs. Table service rules in restaurants and cafes will be abolished. Restrictions on the number of visitors to nursing homes will be lifted. Restrictions on the capacity of theaters, concert venues, sporting events will be lifted.

The Prime Minister explained that the only reason the authorities can afford to consider easing restrictions is the effectiveness of the vaccination campaign. “As we approach the fourth stage [of lifting restrictions], we must balance the risks,” the prime minister said.

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“If we cannot reopen all facilities within the next few weeks, during which summer and school holidays will help us, we must ask ourselves:“ When else can we open? Johnson explained.

Earlier, London Mayor Sadiq Khan asked Johnson to leave the mandatory wearing of masks on public transport. Khan called this variant of restrictions the simplest and safest.

British government adviser Patrick Vallance said the country is in the middle of another rise in the incidence of COVID-19, mainly the disease is detected in young people. Also in the country in some regions, the number of hospitalizations is growing.

He also drew attention to the increase in the number of deaths, though small, and suggested that this trend will continue. At the same time, Vallance also assessed the level of vaccination coverage as high.

On June 30, in Britain, the maximum number of cases of CORONAVIRUS infection since the end of January was revealed per day - 26,068.

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Last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced her concerns to Johnson over what she considered to be too hasty a lifting of restrictions, particularly at European Football Championship matches. She commented on the authorities' decision to fill Wembley Stadium in London to three-quarters of its maximum capacity.

“We in Germany, as you know, have decided that fewer people will attend games at the Munich stadium. The UK government will obviously make its own decision. But I'm very worried about whether it's too much," the Chancellor said.

Merkel expressed concern to Johnson because of the full stands at Wembley