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Leah Sinclair

Coronavirus UK live: Boris Johnson ‘to announce Freedom Day will go ahead on July 19’

Boris Johnson

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Boris Johnson will announce on Monday that the easing of all remaining Covid restrictions will go ahead on July 19, according to reports.

The PM is expected to make the announcement following 18 months of unprecedented restrictions and three national lockdowns.

However, Mr Johnson will warn Brits to be ultra-cautious with their newfound freedom, The Sun reports.

He is expected to drop his “irreversible” promise, opening the door to more lockdowns this winter.

All legal Covid measures are due to end on July 19, known as “Freedom Day”, with face masks and social distancing mandates scrapped and mass events allowed.

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