U.K. Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions Despite Rising Case Numbers

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that despite rising COVID-19 cases, the UK plans to end federal mandates on masking and social distancing by July 19th, with a final decision expected on July 12th. Businesses and transit operators can still require face coverings. COVID-19 cases have increased significantly, but Johnson emphasizes the need to learn to live with the virus.

What did Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirm regarding COVID-19 mandates?

• They will be reviewed monthly.

• They will end on August 1st.

• They will be extended indefinitely.

• They will end on July 19th.

When is the final decision on the mandates expected?

• June 30th

• July 19th

• July 12th

• August 1st

What can businesses and transit operators do regarding face coverings?

• They must provide face coverings for free.

• They must enforce face coverings.

• They can choose to require face coverings.

• They cannot require face coverings.

How have COVID-19 cases changed recently?

• They have remained stable at 2,000 a day.

• They have decreased to 500 a day.

• They have decreased to 1,000 a day.

• They have increased to 25,000 a day.

What does Boris Johnson suggest about living with COVID-19?

• Eliminate the virus completely.

• Learn to live with the virus.

• Ignore the virus entirely.

• Wait for a vaccine.