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Britons ask: Are lockdowns finally finished?

One of the most stringent lockdowns in the world came to an end in Britain and people are rejoicing the fact that they can slowly get back to some sort of normalcy. Friends reunited, and families shared a meal at outdoor cafes for the first time in months. It's completely a different scene around the world with the virus still rearing its ugly head in many parts. UK entered its first lockdown in March last year and there were series of restrictions in form or the other for almost a year to contain the outbreaks.