U.K. PM Keeps England's COVID Restrictions In Place

England's restrictions will remain until mid-July due to pressure from health experts, despite plans to reopen next week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson emphasizes caution as the country faces a COVID surge driven by the more contagious Delta variant, which is responsible for most new cases.

Why were restrictions in England extended until mid-July?

• To prepare for a major event

• To align with other European countries

• Because of a lack of vaccines

• Due to pressure from health experts

What was the initial plan for England before the restrictions were extended?

• To reopen next week

• To impose stricter lockdowns

• To close all borders

• To increase testing

What was the reason given by Prime Minister Boris Johnson for delaying the reopening?

• To follow international guidelines

• To conduct more research

• To wait for more vaccines

• To ensure safety amid a COVID surge

What is the main characteristic of the Delta variant mentioned in the video?

• It is similar to the original virus

• It has no impact on the current situation

• It is more contagious than the original virus

• It is less contagious than the original virus

What accounts for most new COVID-19 cases in England according to the video?

• The Alpha variant

• The Beta variant

• The Delta variant

• The Gamma variant