Boris Johnson announces end of Plan B COVID restrictions
January 20, 2022, 6:25 am

Boris Johnson announces end of Plan B COVID restrictions

COVID-19-Passengers-Face masks/Pixabay

The Xinhua reported that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday that next week will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home.

The prime minister also told the House of Commons, lower house of the British Parliament, that the legal requirement on people with coronavirus to self-isolate would be allowed to lapse when the self-isolation regulations expire on March 24, and that date could be brought forward.

In addition, Johnson announced an immediate end to the need for pupils to wear masks at secondary schools, but said the government will still suggest the use of face coverings in cramped or crowded spaces.

UK-Covid-19-London-COVID cancellation/Pixabay

Restrictions on care home visits will also be further eased, with the changes to be set out in the coming days.

However, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said face masks will still be needed for travelers on Transport for London services, despite the prime minister's earlier announcement that mandatory mask-wearing will be scrapped from next Thursday.

Boris Johnson fights to support his premiership amid angry lawmakers of lockdown parties

Latest data shows the Omicron wave has "peaked nationally" and hospital admissions in London are falling, Johnson said.

Britain registered 108,069 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,506,750, according to official figures released Wednesday.

The country also reported a further 359 coronavirus-related deaths, raising its national death toll from COVID-19 to 152,872.

Boris Johnson expected to announce easing of England's Plan B measures

More than 90 percent of people aged 12 and over in Britain have had their first dose of vaccine, more than 83 percent have received both doses, and over 63 percent have received a booster, according to the latest figures.

Source: xinhua

‘Friends of Sudan’ conference in Riyadh shows support for political process European countries urge Israel to stop construction of new housing units in East Jerusalem

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”