in a similar fashion. at this hospital in walsall, the number of patients back in intensive care has come down a bit since last week. but doctors are urging the public to remain cautious as restrictions are eased. in scotland, mandatory mask wearing will continue in most indoor public spaces, but most other restrictions will be lifted from monday. in wales, night clubs reopen from the end of next week, though they will remain closed for now in northern ireland. the devolved nations are moving at differing speeds, charting their own courses through this stage of the pandemic. there were some cautious voices too, always the fear a new variant could emerge and covid could come racing back. the one thing this virus has taught you is not to be cocky, so i think we need to go very carefully, monitor carefully and be prepared to react.