“It is clear that the Indian variant is more transmissible and it is also true that cases are rising, and that hospitalizations are rising,” the premier said. “Now, we don’t know exactly to what extent this will turn into further mortality, but clearly it is a matter of grave and serious concern,” he stressed.
The British Prime Minister stressed: “What we want to do is ensure that the road map is irreversible, but you cannot have an irreversible road map if you are not prepared to be cautious”. Government data on Friday showed 8,125 new cases, the highest daily figure since February 26, and the average weekly contagion has increased threefold in the past month.
Johnson’s announcement of the easing initially scheduled for June 21, the day the government wanted to remove all legal limits on social contacts, is expected on Monday, a move that would allow nightclubs to reopen. However, the recent increase in cases has led many scientists to ask for a delay, potentially up to four weeks, so that more people can get vaccinated before the restrictions are lifted.
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