All restrictions abolished: When will Covid rules end in England?

All restrictions abolished: When will Covid rules end in England?

All remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England are set to be scrapped according to Boris Johnson, signaling a move to his ‘living with Covid plan’. On bringing forward his plans, the Prime Minister said it “shows that the hard work of the British people is paying off”. However, his plan has already received major push back … Read more

When is self-isolation ending? PM Johnson to scrap Covid restrictions a month ahead of schedule

When is self-isolation ending? PM Johnson to scrap Covid restrictions a month ahead of schedule

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all remaining Covid restrictions in England – including self-isolation – are set to be scrapped. Speaking to the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions earlier today (February 9th), the Prime Minister said that “encouraging current trends in the data” should allow the government to remove remaining Covid … Read more

Europe nears 'ceasefire' on Covid as countries do away with restrictions

Europe nears 'ceasefire' on Covid as countries do away with restrictions

Europe is nearing a possible “truce” on Covid-19, Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s director in Europe, said on Thursday. At a news conference, Kluge said he foresees a “plausible endgame to the pandemic” in Europe thanks to a congruence of three factors that present countries with a “unique opportunity to take control of the … Read more

Covid restrictions dampen Lunar New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Hong Kong

Covid restrictions dampen Lunar New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Hong Kong

Many people in mainland China and Hong Kong will be spending the Lunar New Year at home this year instead of returning to their hometowns, due to strict Covid travel regulations in place. China is one of the few places left in the world still pursuing a zero-Covid strategy, putting a dampener on the annual … Read more

Redistricting, Restrictions

Redistricting, Restrictions

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