ministers say they will confirm by monday if the lifting of all remaining legal restrictions in england will still go ahead on this date. but some scientists want a delay to allow more time to examine the spread of the variant first identified in india, and the impact on hospital numbers. but the hospitality industry says that another delay will mean some businesses are forced to close their doors for good. the association of directors of public health say covid is not going to disappear on the 21st ofjune, and lifting all measures risks reversing the progress we've made. that it could leave us vulnerable to new variants, alongside an increase in the number of people in hospital. their message to the government is simple — extend current measures because patience now will pay off later. it's a big decision, and one that's still being made. these are the tough decisions that