UK Prime Minister Johnson Ahead of Local Elections: "Lockdown Measures to Be Lifted on 21st Next Month"

Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom [Photo by Reuters]

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the COVID-19 lockdown measures will be lifted within 7 weeks.

According to Bloomberg on the 3rd (local time), Prime Minister Johnson mentioned the timing of lifting the COVID-19 lockdown measures during a local election campaign on the 6th. It is interpreted that he emphasized that the quarantine measures could soon be lifted to gain voter support.

Johnson said that from the 17th, people will be able to enjoy the pleasure of staying overnight with friends or relatives at home. He also said that another lockdown measure could be lifted from the 21st of next month. However, he stated that caution is necessary regarding overseas travel to prevent the reintroduction of COVID-19.

On the same day, Johnson visited Hartlepool in the northeast of England and emphasized that 50 million people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and one-quarter of adults have completed their second dose.

He also announced that the government’s plan to gradually ease lockdown measures from the 17th is on track. Additionally, from June 21st, social distancing can be operated at discretion.

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