England has lifted most of its remaining Covid measures as the number of cases continues to fall..
From Thursday, people in England will no longer be required to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19. They will also no longer be advised to work from home..
The government has also scrapped the requirement for people to wear face masks in most indoor public spaces, including on public transport..
However, face masks will still be required in healthcare settings and on public transport in London..
The government has also ended the requirement for people to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter nightclubs and other large venues..
The changes come as the number of Covid cases in England has fallen significantly in recent weeks. The latest figures show that the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 has fallen by more than 60% since the peak in January..
The government has said that the lifting of restrictions is possible because the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is less severe than previous variants and because the majority of the population is now vaccinated..
However, the government has warned that the pandemic is not over and that it is still possible for new variants of Covid-19 to emerge..
The government has also said that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and that it will reintroduce restrictions if necessary..
The lifting of restrictions has been welcomed by many businesses and individuals. However, some public health experts have expressed concern that the move is premature and could lead to a resurgence in Covid cases..
Only time will tell whether the government’s decision to lift restrictions is the right one. However, it is clear that the pandemic is not over and that we all need to remain vigilant and continue to take steps to protect ourselves and others from Covid-19..
