The government is set to launch a 'living with Covid' strategy in the coming weeks, which is expected to: ⚪ eliminate the possibility of lockdowns ⚪ scrap free lateral flow tests for most people ⚪ shorten the isolation period to 5 days
is preparing to unveil a new strategy detailing how the country will ‘live with Covid’, according to reports.
Despite the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, tough restrictions on daily life now look unlikely to be reintroduced.i newspaperThis will include scrapping free lateral flow tests for all but the most vulnerable and at-risk groups, sources told the paper.while the Omicron wave is still at its peak.
The NHS, schools and crucial delivery services have all been hit by mass worker shortages in recent weeks with thousands having to stay at home after testing positive. Mark Harper, chair of the lockdown-sceptic Covid Recovery Group, said the Tory leader could even face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in May’s local elections.
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