Covid, the United Kingdom restarts: from 12 April restaurants and shops reopen

LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – “The second phase begins on April 12 and restaurants, pubs, outdoor bars, shops and hairdressers reopen. The decisions made are based on the vaccination program that continues to go forward successfully . The vaccines have been distributed at an astonishing rate and we will continue to do so. We have over 31 million inhabitants who have received the first dose and now high-risk people are receiving the second dose. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this during a press conference in which he illustrated to the nation the national reopening plan after the hard lockdown of recent months. “The reopening was decided on the basis of some data. There was a significant reduction in the disease with symptoms and hospitalizations of up to 80% with the first dose of vaccine – explained – the prime minister -. These vaccines, however, are not they are completely effective which is why it is essential that people also receive the second dose to increase their protection. ” “Tests are very important to stop the risk of contagion. At the moment Healthcare is offering free tests for all citizens – explained Johnson -. This is very important to move forward, but I want to emphasize that there are very ethical and practical issues. complicated on the Covid certificate because if you only use vaccination many people, for one reason or another, will not be able to receive the second dose soon, so you have to be very careful how you handle this. We are evaluating and will continue in the coming weeks with some pilot events that you can see in the road map we have outlined. Events that will involve 20,000 people at Wembley on May 15th to reopen the theaters. Tests will be done to allow the public to participate in these events. ” “Britain is doing well but it is still early to recommend booking a holiday abroad,” the prime minister said. “The government hopes that people will be able to travel to and from the UK for a summer holiday. year, but it is still too early to know what will be possible “.