Boris Johnson says life in the UK could 'return to normality' by Christmas | BISouthAfrica
Life in the UK could return to normal by November, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
"It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from the November at the earliest - possibly in time for Christmas," the UK Prime Minister told a press conference on Friday.
The number of coronavirus deaths has continued to fall in the UK. However, case numbers have flatlined, with some studies suggesting they may beThe UK Prime Minister made the comments as he announced the partial lifting of previous guidance instructing workers to work from home where possible, from the start of August.
He announced the decision despite the UK's Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance warning on Thursday that he saw"no reason" to change the guidance.
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