England is set to lift almost all COVID-19 restrictions from July 19, marking a significant step towards normalcy. Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the decision to move ahead with the fourth and final step out of the country's lockdown.
\"There will never be a perfect time to take this step,\" said Javid. \"If not now, when?\"
Starting next Monday, all businesses that were previously closed, including nightclubs, will be allowed to reopen. Additionally, all legal limits on social contact will be removed, which means no more social distancing measures and the legal requirement to wear face masks will be scrapped.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to hold a press conference at 4 p.m. GMT on Monday to update the country on these changes. The announcement was first made in parliament following criticism from Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, regarding the government's decision not to use the chamber to announce these significant legislative changes.
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