In London, announced the possible transfer of the "day of freedom" from the lockdown

The British government is ready to delay lifting the CORONAVIRUS lockdown if the country's infection rates worsen. This is reported by the Daily Mail, citing a statement by Health Minister Matt Hancock.

The UK authorities planned to remove a significant part of the restrictions on June 21. In society, this date has already been called "Freedom Day". However, according to Hancock, it could be rescheduled if next week 's new covid-19 case data "turns out to be bad."

The cancellation of the lockdown is proposed to be postponed for two weeks - to July 5. According to the authorities, this will allow more Britons to receive a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Hancock noted that the cabinet will carefully study the statistics on COVID-19 all next week and will make a final decision on June 14. “We are absolutely ready to do this if that is what is needed,” the minister replied when asked about his readiness to postpone the “freedom day”.