The major changes to Covid rules that come into force from today

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Some changes to coronavirus rules are set to come in today - as some of the remaining restrictions are eased across the country.

Plan B measures were scrapped across England on January 27. Officials said the restrictions could end due to the success of the vaccine roll-out and falling rates of the Omicron variant.

Legislation, voted for by MPs prior to Christmas, has now expired - meaning that rules such a face coverings and Covid passes are no longer be in force. READ MORE: Government 'set for U-turn' on mandatory Covid vaccines for NHS and social care workers Though some rules are coming to a more gradual end, including in care homes.

More people are now also eligible to get a Covid jab. From today (January 31), there will be two major changes - find out about the changes below.