In Britain, vaccinated people will be released from isolation if they come into contact with patients

with covidbut had previously been vaccinated against the CORONAVIRUS. The exemption also applies to persons under 18 years of age.

In the UK, from August 16, self-isolation will be lifted for those who have been in contact with patients with covid-19, but have previously received a full vaccination against coronavirus. This was announced by the HEAD of the British Ministry of HEALTH Sajid Javid, reports REUTERS.

“From August 16, anyone who has had close contact with someone infected with coronavirus will no longer have to self-isolate if they have been fully vaccinated,” the minister said.

Also, persons under the age of 18 will be exempted from mandatory quarantine after contact with a sick person. At the same time, both children and those vaccinated will be required to self-isolate if they test positive for coronavirus.

For those who receive their second shot on or after August 16, the exemption will take effect two weeks after the vaccination is completed.

The media learned about Merkel's proposal to ban the British from entering the EU Politics

On the eve of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced another round of relaxations. According to him, if the situation with COVID-19 does not worsen, the main restrictions will be lifted in the country from July 19. Among them are the wearing of masks, maintaining social distance, restrictions on the number of participants in meetings and those that operate in catering establishments.

The only reason authorities can afford to consider easing restrictions is the effectiveness of the vaccination campaign, Johnson said. “If we cannot reopen all facilities within the next few weeks, during which summer and school holidays will help us, we must ask ourselves:“ When else can we open? he noted.

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At the same time, Germany is concerned that the UK has eased restrictions. So, last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was skeptical about the idea of ​​the British authorities to hold matches of the European Football Championship at Wembley Stadium in London, which was almost full - three-quarters of its capacity. At the end of June, The Times also learned of Merkel's proposal to ban Britons from entering the EU regardless of whether they have been vaccinated. According to the sources of the publication, the reason was the spread in Britain of a more contagious Indian strain of coronavirus. 

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