Some scientists are concerned about the relaxation, given the recent rise in cases.
The remaining Covid lockdown restrictions in England have now been lifted.
Face coverings are no longer a legal requirement, while social distancing rules have been removed.
Some scientists are concerned about the relaxation, given the recent rise in cases.
Virologist Dr William Haseltine.
"We're all drinking again, no social distancing, this is what life is about"
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 19, 2021
Clubbers in Leeds counted down the second to return to the dancefloor, after Covid restrictions in England eased overnighthttps://t.co/s9iPUpJBNC pic.twitter.com/lVDFhtxlXK
But Emily Walker, who owns a nightclub in Manchester, says it's brilliant news
The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pleading with English people to be "cautious" .
Many businesses are choosing to maintain social distancing, face mask and capacity limit protocols.
British Labour leader Keir Starmer says too many rules have been lifted, too fast
Breaking news: UK scientists have warned that England's lifting of Covid restrictions while cases are rising is a 'threat to the world' because of the risk of new variants spreading https://t.co/bC1SrDwAaj pic.twitter.com/PeFfopjAM1
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 16, 2021
These people in central London think it's right they're coming out of lockdown
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