England ends compulsory isolation for the sick on Thursday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday February 21 the end in England, as of Thursday February 24, of compulsory isolation for people infected with Covid-19, thus removing the main health restriction still in force in the country. country following two years of pandemic.

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“We now have sufficient levels of immunity to move from protecting people through government interventions to [une approche fondée sur] vaccines and treatments as the first line of defense”declared the head of the conservative government in front of the Parliament.

The head of government also announced the end of free Covid detection tests for from 1^is next April. However, the tests will remain free for vulnerable people with symptoms and the oldest people.