(ANSA) - LONDON, JAN 28 - In line with the decision of the British government in England, Scotland and Wales are also easing their anti-Covid restrictions after exceeding the peak of Omicron cases.
As announced by the Edinburgh authorities, the rules on physical spacing of two meters and the use of masks in certain circumstances (such as for adults at events with children, for receptionists and at church services) are loosened.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke of an "improving situation" which allowed us to proceed in this way.
While in Wales nightclubs can reopen with social distancing rules that have been lifted and the limits on socializing in pubs and restaurants, known as the "rule of six", have also been removed.
As of the indication to work from home.
But the obligation to use masks remains in shops, hospitals and public transport.
This confirms the more cautious line compared to that of London chosen by the First Minister of Labor Mark Drakeford, according to which, however, there are "encouraging signs" arriving from numbers on the coronavirus.
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