In less than two weeks, all the remaining Covid restrictions will be removed in England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday.

The current regulations, including the need to self-isolate after testing positive, were due to expire on March 24.&nbsp;

The prime minister said the move is part of the government’s 'Living with Covid'&nbsp;strategy.

"Providing the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive—a full month early," the prime minister told MPs at the start of the Prime Minister Questions session in House of Commons.

Johnson said he hoped to do this as soon as the Commons returns from its upcoming recess&nbsp;on February 21.

The dramatic move comes as the Covid cases in the country have been ebbing after the Omicron surge and deaths have remained far below the fears of many experts.

“Mr Speaker I can tell the house today, that it is my intention to return on the first day after the half term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid,” Johnson said.

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According to the government’s data, 66,183 new positive cases were detected over the last 24 hours on Tuesday, down by 41.1 per cent from last week, where on an average over 100,000 cases were being reported.&nbsp;

It was the lowest daily infection figure on a Tuesday since December 14 — towards the start of the Omicron wave.

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The number of people admitted to hospital with the virus also fell, dropping 12.8 per cent to 1,421 on February 3, as per the data.

Johnson has been facing heat ever since it was revealed that he hosted several parties in his office in Downing Street in 2020 when the nation was under lockdown during the first phase of Covid.

Several MPs from his party have already submitted non-confidence motion, calling on him to resign immediately.

(With inputs from agencies)

In less than two weeks, all the remaining Covid restrictions will be removed in England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday. The current regulations, including the need to self-isolate after testing positive, were due to expire on March 24.

In less than two weeks, all the remaining Covid restrictions will be removed in England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday. The current regulations, including the need to self-isolate after testing positive, were due to expire on March 24. The prime minister said the move is part of the government’s 'Living with Covid' strategy. "Providing the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive—a full month early," the prime minister told MPs at the start of the Prime Minister Questions session in House of Commons. Johnson said he hoped to do this as soon as the Commons returns from its upcoming recess on February 21. The dramatic move comes as the Covid cases in the country have been ebbing after the Omicron surge and deaths have remained far below the fears of many experts. “Mr Speaker I can tell the house today, that it is my intention to return on the first day after the half term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid,” Johnson said. Also read | 'Meltdown in Downing Street': Five of Johnson's closest aides desert him, as he seeks a fresh start According to the government’s data, 66,183 new positive cases were detected over the last 24 hours on Tuesday, down by 41.1 per cent from last week, where on an average over 100,000 cases were being reported. It was the lowest daily infection figure on a Tuesday since December 14 — towards the start of the Omicron wave. Also read | UK PM Johnson’s wife organised birthday party during lockdown: Report The number of people admitted to hospital with the virus also fell, dropping 12.8 per cent to 1,421 on February 3, as per the data. Johnson has been facing heat ever since it was revealed that he hosted several parties in his office in Downing Street in 2020 when the nation was under lockdown during the first phase of Covid. Several MPs from his party have already submitted non-confidence motion, calling on him to resign immediately. (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Johnson announces end to all Covid restrictions this month

The pandemic may have led to several deaths across the world this past year but legendary musician Eric Clapton and song writer Van Morrison are still not happy about the safety protocols that the government has imposed as a preventive measure.&nbsp; 
 
Clapton and Morrison have come out with an anti-mask song. The two musicians are 75 years old and therefore, at high risk of contracting and dying of the disease.&nbsp; 
 
Titled 'Stand and Deliver', the song has been written by Morrison and sung by Clapton and includes lines such as "Do you wanna be a free man / Or do you wanna be a slave? / Do you wanna wear these chains / Until you're lying in the grave?" 
 
"Magna Carta, Bill of Rights/The constitution, what's it worth?/You know they're gonna grind us down/Until it really hurts/Is this a sovereign nation/Or just a police state?/You better look out, people/Before it gets too late," the song continues.&nbsp;

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The phrase "stand and deliver" is associated with highwaymen. The song, many feel, seem to suggest that the governments are scrambling to keep their populations alive and are stealing from them.&nbsp; 
 
The song concluded with the line "Dick Turnip wore a mask too". Turnip was a 18th century British criminal known for robbing on highways.&nbsp;

The track has been released in UK at a time when a new and faster-spreading COVID strain has been identified in the country. There has been a 40 percent increase in cases in just one week.&nbsp;

British Health Secretary Matt Hancock called the new strain of COVID "out of control." 
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The pandemic may have led to several deaths across the world this past year but legendary musician Eric Clapton and song writer Van Morrison are still not happy about the safety protocols that the government has imposed as a preventive measure.

The pandemic may have led to several deaths across the world this past year but legendary musician Eric Clapton and song writer Van Morrison are still not happy about the safety protocols that the government has imposed as a preventive measure. Clapton and Morrison have come out with an anti-mask song. The two musicians are 75 years old and therefore, at high risk of contracting and dying of the disease. Titled 'Stand and Deliver', the song has been written by Morrison and sung by Clapton and includes lines such as "Do you wanna be a free man / Or do you wanna be a slave? / Do you wanna wear these chains / Until you're lying in the grave?" "Magna Carta, Bill of Rights/The constitution, what's it worth?/You know they're gonna grind us down/Until it really hurts/Is this a sovereign nation/Or just a police state?/You better look out, people/Before it gets too late," the song continues. The phrase "stand and deliver" is associated with highwaymen. The song, many feel, seem to suggest that the governments are scrambling to keep their populations alive and are stealing from them. The song concluded with the line "Dick Turnip wore a mask too". Turnip was a 18th century British criminal known for robbing on highways. The track has been released in UK at a time when a new and faster-spreading COVID strain has been identified in the country. There has been a 40 percent increase in cases in just one week. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock called the new strain of COVID "out of control."

Eric Clapton and Van Morrison release anti-mask track amid new cases of COVID in UK

Marking the latest bid to curb the recent increase in cases of Coronavirus around the country, U.K. will issue fine of £10,000 (9,51,297 INR) for those who break the rules of self-isolation.

UK introduce fines of £10,000 for self isolation breaches, £1,000 for 1st time offence

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