In England, the removal of restrictions due to COVID-19 was postponed for a month

The lifting of restrictions imposed due to covid-19 in England is postponed for four weeks - from June 21 to July 19. This was announced at a press conference by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, reports REUTERS.

"I think it's wise to wait a little longer," he said. The main reason for the delay was the spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus (the so-called Indian strain). According to the authorities, it is 40-80% more contagious than the alpha variant (British strain).

Previously, such a possibility was not ruled out in the British government. According to the Financial Times, the country's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, was able to convince Johnson of the need to postpone a "day of freedom" from restrictions for a month.

According to the Prime Minister, in two weeks the government will study the statistics and make a final decision on the lifting or extension of restrictive measures, reports Sky News. According to Johnson, authorities expect two-thirds of the adult population to receive both doses of the coronavirus vaccine by July 19.