DOOM: Ministers plan to end social distancing in England on 19 July

[ladymuck]

Yes, now people will have to tell you the real reason why they want to say 6 feet away from you at all times.

[AtW]

From the makers of "herd immunity" -

"Ministers plan to end social distancing in England on 19 July

Masks may still be advised in some areas, as NHS bosses warn reopening may push up hospital admissions

Ministers are planning to remove all mandatory mask and social distancing restrictions in England on 19 July, but national guidance may still encourage caution in high-risk areas such as public transport.

A number of key scientific advisers including England’s chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, and the government’s chief scientific adviser, Patrick Vallance, are said to be behind ministers’ plans to lift restrictions, though they have cautioned that the NHS may come under pressure in the winter.

However, hospital bosses fear the reopening date will lead to a new spike in admissions due to Covid. NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts in England, warned it could lead to the cancellation of surgery and other care."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...and-on-19-july

By that time daily detected infections will be more than peak in winter.