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Boris Johnson has asked the British for "caution" before the lifting of almost all the Covid restrictions scheduled for next July 19, and despite the recognition of the British Government that

100,000 daily cases can be reached in mid-summer

.

The

premier

has confirmed a change in strategy from what was dubbed 'Freedom Day', which was delayed just a month ago precisely because of the new upturn in cases linked to the delta or Indian variant.

From that day on,

the drastic restrictions will give way to "personal judgment" and individual responsibility

.

The British Government will continue to give "guidelines", such as the recommended use of masks in crowded and closed places, but

will not impose their mandatory use in shops or on public transport

, a measure criticized as "reckless" by several mayors.

"Cases will go up as we lift the restrictions," Johnson warned on the eve of a joint conference with his new Health Secretary, Sajid Javid.

"As we confirm our plans, our message will be clear:

Caution is absolutely vital

. We must take responsibility not to undo our progress and continue to protect our National Health System (NHS)."

Despite the 31,772 cases and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours, Johnson has not wanted to delay the end of the de-escalation again, although he has warned that the end point "must come with a caution or warning", and not with a simple return to total freedom.

The

premier

has argued that the success of the vaccination campaign is making it possible to build a "protective wall" against hospitalizations and deaths from Covid.

87% of the adult population have received a dose and 66% have already been vaccinated with a full schedule

, with the goal of reaching practically all those over 18 years of age by mid-September.

Some experts have warned that the country will experience

between one million and two million new cases between now, possibly forcing a re-implementation of the restrictions in the fall

.

Johnson argues, however, that we are faced with a dilemma - "now or never" - and that if restrictions are not lifted now, there will probably be no opportunity to do so throughout the year.

The arrival of Sajid Javid, replacing Matt Hancock (who resigned after the images of the furtive kiss to his lover in the middle of the de-escalation and in his own office), has served to promote a turn in Johnson's strategy,

criticized for having allowed the Wembley reopening with 66,000 spectators during the Eurocup

and for re-creating "confusion" among the British with his messages.

Javid himself has caused controversy with his recent statements, claiming that even if he wears a mask available, he probably would not use it if he were traveling in a train car with few passengers.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick went further a week ago and stated that he is willing to stop wearing the mask as soon as the restrictions are lifted.

The minister for vaccines, Nadhim Zahawi, warned for his part that the British must "take precautions and act with caution."

Zahawi assured that, following the new government guidelines, "it is to be expected that people remain vigilant and continue to wear masks."

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