Boris Johnson promises NO MORE lockdowns
The number of cases has been increasing due to the Delta variantHe added he is "confident" no further delay will be necessary - unless the data worsens, or if a new variant emerges.
The PM warned that removing all legal restrictions on social contact on June 21 - as previously planned - would see the NHS inundated with Covid patients.Mr Johnson said that by July 19 there will be a "very considerable wall of immunity" in the population - but he also warned that it is impossible to definitely rule out a potential new variant which does not exist at the moment.
"At that point people may want to keep social distancing, and keep being sensible, but I think we'll be in far better position as a country."
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