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Johnson Says It’s Time to End ‘State Mandation’ of Covid Rules

  • P.M. is expected to end U.K.’s remaining restrictions
  • Opposition, doctors say move political, not backed by science

Boris Johnson

Photographer: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his intention to end the U.K.’s remaining Covid-19 restrictions, saying he would lay out a plan this week for “living with Covid.”

Some opposition politicians and public health experts questioned the decision at a time the U.K. continues to see tens of thousands of Covid-19 cases a day.