England's rapid spread of infection 19th Regulations almost abolished Anxiety and criticism spread

In England, England, where the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly, almost all the regulations that have been continued as an infection control will be lifted on the 19th.

As Prime Minister Johnson becomes a close contact and affects the administration, there are growing concerns and criticisms in society.

In the United Kingdom, infection with a mutant virus of the new coronavirus has spread rapidly, and on the 17th, the number of people infected per day exceeded 54,000.

Under these circumstances, in England, where London is located, regulations such as the obligation to wear masks on public transportation and the securing of distance from people will be lifted on the 19th.

The government says that even if the number of infected people increases, the effect of the vaccine will reduce the severity of the disease to a certain extent, but experts and others have criticized it as a high risk.

Concerns are growing among the public, and in a survey conducted by major research firm Yugab in mid-July, about 60% said they were worried about the removal of regulations.

The mayor of London has indicated that the city's transportation will continue to require masks, making the difference in response to the government clear.

Within the government, the infection of Health Minister Sajid Javid, who leads the measures against the new corona, was confirmed, and Prime Minister Johnson was forced to take measures for voluntary quarantine as a close contact, and the media and others are on "Free Day". The 19th, which is expressed as, will be celebrated as anxiety and concerns spread.

British Prime Minister Johnson issued a video statement on the 18th, calling on citizens to be vigilant against infections, even if almost all regulations are lifted in England.

Prime Minister Johnson said that the number of people infected with the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India is increasing. "If the regulations are not removed now, it will be autumn or winter when the virus is likely to spread. If we don't do it now, when will we do it? Now is the time. "

He pointed out that the number of infected people and deaths that are aggravated by the vaccine has decreased significantly. Consider the risk that it will continue to exist. "

Prime Minister Johnson appears to have had close contact with Health Minister Javid, who has been confirmed to be infected, and will continue to quarantine himself until July 26.