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it makes no sense to be knowingly accepting increasing the infection at a time when in fact that infection rise is translating into increased hospitalisation. from the 19th, wearing a mask on public transport will be a matter of personal responsibility rather than law in england. bus and rail industry groups have said they will not require passengers to wear them. in scotland, first minister nicola sturgeon will announce today whether its restrictions can be eased next monday, as is planned. wales is due to review its restrictions on thursday, and northern ireland is due to ease some covid measures on the 26th ofjuly. the peak of the current wave of infections is not expected before mid—august. this ward in middlesbrough is getting ready for a surge in patients. there is uncertainty about how the virus will spread in coming months. this will be a delicate balancing act. aruna iyengar, bbc news.