bumpy period to go through. we will still have some moments when we are really scratching our heads and wondering what to do about the problem because, quite simply, this virus in the past has surprised us. it's virus in the past has surprised us. it�*s going to go on surprising us, and in my view, it�*s not yet run its course. and in my view, it's not yet run its course. ,,, ., ~ ., ., course. speaking earlier today, the uk health secretary _ course. speaking earlier today, the uk health secretary said _ uk health secretary said restrictions and england could be lifted very soon. we have always said that these restrictions should not stay in place a day longer than they are absolutely necessary. due to these pharmaceutical defences and the likelihood that we have already reached the peak of the case numbers and hospitalisations, i am optimistic that we'll be able to substantially reduce measures next week. england�*s current restrictions are known as plan b. here�*s a reminder of what they include. wearing a face mask is compulsory in most indoor public places. to get into nightclubs and large events, you need a covid pass, and the advice is to work from home where possible. it�*s a similar picture in scotland,