Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make an announcement to the House of Commons this afternoon to officially announce the end of all covid regulations in England.
He is then expected to hold a live Downing Street press conference to announce the country’s plan to ‘live with covid’.
It is being widely reported that self-isolation rules for those who test positive for Covid will come to an end as soon as this Thursday and the free coronavirus test ordering is also expected to come to an end.
Speaking ahead of the announcements, the Prime Minister said: “Today will mark a moment of pride after one of the most difficult periods in our country’s history as we begin to learn to live with Covid.
“It would not be possible without the efforts of so many – the NHS who delivered the life-saving vaccine rollout at phenomenal speed, our world-leading scientists and experts, and the general public for their commitment to protecting themselves and their loved ones.
“The pandemic is not over but thanks to the incredible vaccine rollout we are now one step closer towards a return to normality and finally giving people back their freedoms while continuing to protect ourselves and others.”
