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U.K.’s Johnson Warns Lockdown to Last Until at Least March 8

All arrivals from Covid hot spots must quarantine 10 days
Plan to reopen England’s schools after vaccines take effect

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By Tim Ross, Alex Morales and Emily Ashton

January 27, 2021 at 3:23 PM UTC

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January 27, 2021 at 6:21 PM UTC

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson put England on notice that the national virus lockdown will continue for at least another six weeks, with schools staying closed and new border quarantine rules coming into force.

A day after the British death toll passed 100,000, Johnson said the government will review the impact of pandemic measures and the effectiveness of the vaccine program in mid-February.