The Delta variant of Covid generates fears in Great Britain, Boris Johnson: “Less optimistic about reopenings on June 21. “On Monday, decision on a possible extension of the restrictions.
British Covid Delta variant, Johnson: “Less optimistic about reopening”
“If we look at the data today, again we have an increase in hospitalizations, an increase in cases, we must be cautious”. This is what Boris Johnson says, speaking to the BBC on the sidelines of the G7 summit, confirming that the government intends to “be cautious” in deciding whether to end the Covid restrictions on 21 June, as had been decided before the new peak of cases. of Covid due to the DELTA variant. According to sources cited by the BBC, the government is considering a four-week postponement. And an official announcement of the government’s decision on the next steps is expected on Monday.
COVID: GB ESTIMATES ONE MONTH POSTPONEMENT FOR END OF RESTRICTIVE MEASURES
The British government is considering a postponement of up to four weeks for the lifting of the remaining restrictive measures imposed to contain coronavirus infections, initially expected in England no earlier than 21 June. This is what sources confirm to the BBC. The last step in the process of lifting restrictions involves the end of any restriction for social contacts. Downing Street sources point out that there is no final decision yet and an announcement is scheduled for Monday with various options on the table, with that of the four-week postponement currently the most accredited amid growing fears for the recovery contagions and the transmissibility of the Delta variant. The extension of the restrictive measures would allow the vaccination program to have greater effect.