Is a good news more for the UK. After lifting almost all the latest restrictions imposed, the country announced that as of this Monday, August 16, fully vaccinated contact cases, they will no longer have to isolate themselves In England. However, it will be recommended that wear a mask and do a PCR test. As for Northern Ireland, a a similar measure will be implemented. Scotland, like Wales, had already taken the initiative in relaxing the rules of isolation.

This relaxation was eagerly awaited. Now it’s done. While a health disaster it had been announced due to European football, it was not carried out. However, after a spike in early July, the number of contaminations is still high with 30,000 cases per day.

This had prompted millions of Britons over the summer to meet forced into solitary confinement because they were infected or had contact. This then disrupted the operation of transport, hospitality and catering and supply supermarkets or even service stations. The media bent the “pingdemic” phenomenon. Word game between “ping”, notification from the tracking app, and “pandemic”, pandemic.

It is through a press release that the Minister of Health, Sajid Javid, presented this new development as “a more cautious step towards normality thanks to the phenomenal success of our vaccination campaign ”. In this way, encouraging those who have not yet been vaccinated to take the plunge.

One of the most affected countries in Europe

The United Kingdom is between one of the most affected countries in Europe since the beginning of the health crisis with more than 130,000 dead.

The country is going through a great wave of pollution currently. However, the situation in hospitals (less than 6,000 patients) as well as the number of deaths (less than 100 on average per day) is still good. less dramatic than previous waves. The UK had days when there were 1,000 deaths and ambulances lined up in front of emergency services.

Now almost 90% of adults received a first dose.But the movement loses strength and the authorities try to convince the last most reluctant citizens, especially the youngest.

Gifts for those who get vaccinated

As of Monday, August 16, various companies offer vouchers especially for clothing, vacation or gym memberships for everyone people who come to get vaccinated.

A few days before the start of the school and university year, the government will invite 16-17 years get vaccinated. The health authorities had decided to wait before extending the campaign to the youngest.

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