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The United Kingdom (UK) originally planned to lift anti-epidemic restrictions on June 21. However, due to the raging COVID-19 Delta variant, the date has been postponed. The British Government recently announced that anti-epidemic restrictions will be lifted on July 19, also now called "Freedom Day".
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The British government refers to July 19 as "End Day". (Photo / Retrieved from BBC)
Secretary of State for Health of the UK Sajid Javid said despite his decision not to lift the restrictions, he did not see the need to continue them as well. He reminded the public to continue abiding by the anti-epidemic regulations.
Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson also called this day "End Day". Not only is it the end of the COVID-19 epidemic in the UK, but also the beginning of the future.
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Britain celebrates "Freedom Day" and will lift all anti-epidemic restrictions on July 19. (Photo / Retrieved from BBC)
The UK is one of the most affected countries in the world with approximately 128,000 deaths since the beginning of the outbreak. Although nearly two-thirds of adults are vaccinated, the COVID-19 Delta variant first discovered in India caused a surge in cases.
The British community must work together to reach the goal of lifting restrictions by July 19.
