UK to set out plan for final lockdown easing on Monday

"Thanks to the successful rollout of our vaccination programme, we are progressing cautiously through our roadmap," Johnson said

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out plans for the final step of easing lockdown in England on Monday, including guidance on social distancing, face coverings and working from home, the government said.

The remaining legal restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are due to be lifted on July 19, with the decision whether to go ahead scheduled for July 12.