Data is showing the vaccines are sufficiently effective in reducing hospitalizations and deaths. Infection rates do not risk putting unsustainable pressure on the NHS. The risk assessment is not changed by new Variants of Concern. The Government will also outline the four-step plan of the lifting of the current rules, including the reopening of schools on March 8 and outdoor sports on March 29. It is expected that there will be five weeks between each of the steps in order for the Government to check what impact the lifting of the rules is having on infection and hospitalisation levels. Boris Johnson speech live stream: Boris Johnson will then carry out a press conference from Downing Street (Image: PA)