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Kate Lally

Holly Willoughby corrected after making 'covid error' on This Morning

Holly Willoughby made an error on ITV's This Morning when the subject of conversation turned to the covid pandemic.

The 40-year-old discussed Boris Johnson's new "living with covid" plan alongside co-host Phillip Schofield, and guest presenters Gyles Brandreth and Vanessa Feltz.

The Prime Minister is expected to reveal the plan for how the UK can live with the virus in the future, setting out what restrictions we will see in the months ahead.

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According to iNews, the plan includes reducing isolation periods, with five days staying at home the current preferred model and winding down free lateral flow tests.

When the presenters were asked if they know what "pandemic" and "endemic" mean, an optimistic Holly said: "Well, endemic has 'end' in it, so I'm hoping that's what it means".

Gyles was quick to correct her.

"Pandemic means it's global, it's everywhere. Pan means everywhere.

"Endemic just means it's somewhere".

Viewers were quick to pick up on her mistake.

Ant Gill said: "#ThisMorning Holly 'Endemic has end in it so hopefully means the end' [facepalm emoji]"

Lydia Gerver said: "Oh Holly, bless you. I wish it was the end too #ThisMorning"

Plans for living with covid, expected to be announced in the UK, will set out where and when people should wear masks and when people should work from home.

They will also establish when people should take lateral flow and PCR tests, and will set out where and when covid passports should be used to access venues and events.

Future travel rules will also be established in the Government's next 'roadmap'.

The plan will also set out who has to have a mandatory vaccine - currently care workers and people who work on the front line in the NHS.

This Morning airs on weekdays from 10am on ITV and the ITV Hub.

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