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Britain decides to consider COVID a cold

Britain is starting to think of COVID as a cold

The number of cases of coronavirus infection and the number of patients in intensive care are decreasing in the country – the authorities are lifting most restrictions.

In the UK, coronavirus will soon be considered a common cold. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: informs The Telegrahp on Wednesday 19 January.

“Our scientists believe that the wave of the Omicron strain has probably already peaked at the national level,” Johnson said in the British House of Commons.

According to him, recent data indicate a decrease in the number of cases of infection with coronavirus. The number of patients in intensive care has also decreased. In this regard, says Johnson, in the UK, the coronavirus will soon be considered a common cold.

In addition, Johnson announced the abolition of previously introduced restrictions – the presentation of vaccine passports will become optional when visiting some public events and nightclubs. The wearing of masks in public transport and enclosed spaces is also cancelled. The recommendation to employers to work remotely will also be cancelled. At the same time, employees must agree with their employer on returning to the office.

“From next week, the previously introduced measures will no longer apply,” Johnson said.

Recall that more than half of the world’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some regions, the rate of vaccination against coronavirus is still at a very low level, the WHO states.

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