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Steve Baker, Deputy Chairman of the Covid Recovery Group, argued the Government should follow its advice and open up the country for Easter. He added that the most vulnerable in the country, who account for the most deaths from coronavirus, are forecast to be vaccinated by March meaning the rest of the country should return to normal. It comes amid fears Boris Johnson will reveal his intentions to reopen pubs and restaurants last in moves that echo the last lockdown in a move many have argued would only further cripple the industry.