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England Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions
Source: Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press, January 27, 2022
While infections continue to fall, health officials said that Omicron remained prevalent across the country, especially among children and the elderly.
LONDON — Most coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks were lifted in England on Thursday, after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
From Thursday, face coverings are no longer required by law anywhere in England, and a legal requirement for COVID passes for entry into nightclubs and other large venues has been scrapped.