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PM To Deliver Presser At 1700BST As England Restrictions Eased

UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to deliver a press conference from the new press room at No. 9 Downing Street alongside England's Chief Medical Officer Prof. Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance as 'Step 1B' of England's COVID-19 restriction easing comes into force.

  • Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRFPZs2S554
  • As of today, individuals can meet outside in groups of six and outdoor sports are permitted.
  • This comes three weeks after Step 1A, when schools reopened on 8 March. The next set of easing, Step 2, comes no earlier than April 12, when hospitality can reopen for serving food and drinks outdoors.
  • Latest data shows 50.8% of UK adults have had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 7.0% having received 2 doses.
  • Unlikely to be any major announcements outside of discussion of today's easing.

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