British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday to postpone by four weeks, until July 19, the lifting of the latest restrictions in England to fight the coronavirus epidemic, due to a surge in cases linked to the Delta variant, originally appeared in India.
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"We are very concerned about the Delta variant which is spreading faster than expected in the February roadmap"
, which provided for a total reopening on June 21, explained the leader, who therefore prefers
"to wait until July 19, to give the (health service) the extra time needed ”.