Boris Johnson takes another gamble by lifting England lockdowns

Daily cases surge, businesses raise staff shortage fears over self-isolation

Boris Johnson’s decision to ease remaining coronavirus restrictions in England has sparked fears and calls for caution, raising concerns that a surge in infections will put pressure on hospitals and Britain’s health. 
 

Johnson’s government is due to lift remaining coronavirus restrictions for England in a day it’s dubbed “Freedom Monday.” As daily coronavirus case numbers are continuing to rise across the UK, businesses have raised concerns about staff shortages due to the numbers of people being told to self-isolate.
 

However, the government has said its successful vaccination programme will serve as a wall between a rise in cases being followed