Leading scientists look at the decline with some amazement. It was actually expected that releasing all corona restrictions could lead to as many as 100,000 new infections per day. Instead, the number of daily infections is now around 25,000, a quarter of that.
Nobody dares to say for sure where the decline comes from, but there are various theories circulating. For example, the closing of schools during the holiday period is mentioned as the reason that there are now fewer infections, as well as the end of major sporting events around the European Football Championship. This would also result in less consistent testing.
very careful
In addition, according to a recent poll, many English people remain very cautious, although they are no longer legally obliged to comply with corona rules since 19 July.
According to a poll by the political magazine Politico About half of the population thinks that Prime Minister Boris Johnson lifted the corona restrictions too early. More than 50 percent say they avoid large gatherings for the time being and prefer to wear their masks in closed spaces. Incidentally, the mask obligation in Scotland still applies to public spaces.
vigilance
Despite the declining numbers and the cautious idea that it may be heading towards herd immunity, there is a tinge of vigilance over the country.
Because twice a new mutation has thrown a spanner in the works: first the British variant (later called alpha variant) around Christmas, and then the delta variant from India, which has now become dominant in many places in the world.
What about the delta variant again? NOS on 3 explains:
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