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Stadiums in England set to return to full capacity from July 19
06 Jul 2021 - 0:35
FILE PHOTO: Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 29, 2021 England fan celebrates during the match Pool via REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Reuters
Sports stadiums across England are set to return to full capacity from July 19 after the British government announced the next stage in easing of the COVID-19 restrictions on Monday.
The proposal, which will be voted upon on July 12, would lift all remaining restrictions in the country.
While social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing will be scrapped, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said some venues may choose to make use of NHS vaccine passport service for entry.
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Boris Johnson on July 5 set out plans to end social and economic COVID-19 restrictions in England in two weeks time.
Under the plans, nightclubs will be allowed to reopen.
There will also be no limits on the capacity for hospitality venues.
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out plans on Monday to end social and economic COVID-19 restrictions in England in two weeks` time, a test of whether a rapid vaccine rollout offers enough protection from the highly contagious Delta variant.
Johnson confirmed the government aimed to end restrictive measures on July 19, with a final decision to be taken next week. He said the step would eliminate formal limits on social contact, the instruction to work from home, and mandates to wear face masks.