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Confusion as Boris ditches face masks but Sajid Javid says he’ll still wear one

Confusion as Boris ditches face masks but Sajid Javid says he’ll still wear one

‘I don’t know most of those people and so I think that would be sensible’ Despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing the end of face masks is fast approaching, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has revealed he will still continue to wear one when he goes shopping. The health secretary, who took over from Matt Hancock […]

4 years ago

Self isolation rules set to be dropped in March, PM says

Self isolation rules set to be dropped in March, PM says

Is March 24 the new Freedom Day? Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the current self isolation rules will be abolished in March, but he wishes to bring that date forward. Amongst the political noise surrounding Partygate, Johnson announced a series of covid-related changes to the UK’s current infrastructure. While the government reduced the […]

4 years ago

Covid restrictions in England could end in March under No 10 plans

Covid restrictions in England could end in March under No 10 plans

Scientists are split on the policy change Number 10 is reportedly putting together plans to end the remaining Plan B restrictions in March, meaning face masks could soon be a thing of the past. A senior source within Downing Street claimed they were looking to end the mandatory self-isolation period for those who test positive, […]

4 years ago

Covid isolation period cut to five days, Sajid Javid announces

Covid isolation period cut to five days, Sajid Javid announces

It’s fine, you can still make banana bread in five days Just like the US, the UK’s covid isolation period has been cut to five days amid surging Omicron cases, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has announced. The new isolation time frame was revealed by the health secretary on January 13 – meaning that you no […]

4 years ago

CDC cuts isolation time in half from 10 days to 5 in US

CDC cuts isolation time in half from 10 days to 5 in US

America has overhauled their isolation rules The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut Covid isolation time from 10 days to just five days amid surging Omicron cases. The guidance, issued across the US on Monday, follows evidence that suggests Covid is most infectious in the two days leading up to showing symptoms […]

4 years ago

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