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A two-week delay to the planned easing of restrictions in England on June 21 is reportedly being considered after the number of people in the country with Covid-19 rose by 75 per cent. Multiple reports have also suggested plans to lift restrictions could be scaled down, with social distancing and the wearing of face coverings set to continue amid concerns the Indian variant is fuelling a surge in cases. The UK on Friday recorded its highest.
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Published:
10:03 AM June 5, 2021
Updated:
10:22 AM June 5, 2021
There is mounting speculation that the planned lifting of lockdown restrictions in England on June 21 will be delayed, due to a 75pc increase in the number of people with Covid-19.
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There is mounting speculation that the planned lifting of lockdown restrictions in England on June 21 will be delayed, due to a 75pc increase in the number of people with Covid-19.
Reports suggest pushing back the next and final stage of lockdown easing by two weeks is being considered.
Multiple reports have also suggested plans to lift restrictions could be scaled down, with social distancing and the wearing of face coverings set to continue amid concerns the Indian variant is fuelling a surge in cases.