Boris Johnson has announced that Plan B restrictions put in place to tackle Omicron are coming to an end. The prime minister confirmed this week that measures such as the mandatory use of face coverings and Covid Passes will not be renewed once the regulations expire.
From next week, face coverings will not be legally required in any public places, the government said, while venues will get to decide whether they want to continue asking for Covid Passes on entry. READ MORE: Vaccination of at-risk under 12s due to start this month Working from home guidance has also been lifted and employers are now being told to discuss a return to the office with their staff.
Here's what you need to know about the rules around face coverings, Covid Passes, care home visits and self-isolation, and when they are changing.
Currently, face coverings are a legal requirement in most public spaces, including shops, shopping centres, salons, cinemas, places of worship and on public transport.
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