Boris Johnson to make announcement to end some Plan B restrictions
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBoris Johnson is expected to make an announcement to end some Plan B restrictions next week after MPs were told they can be 'substantially reduced.' Work-from-home guidance and Covid passes for nightclubs are expected to be scrapped on 26 January, though reports suggest face mask rules in shops and on public transport will stay.
But face masks in school, travel tests on arrival to the UK and daily contact tests could all also be eased, reports The Mirror.
Boris Johnson is meeting his Cabinet to discuss the measures this morning and will make an announcement to Parliament at lunchtime.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid earlier said he is 'cautiously optimistic' that the government can 'substantially reduce' Covid restrictions next week - while No10 hinted an announcement is due within days.
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