It had been postponed from June 21, but the Prime Minister announced that step four in the government’s Covid roadmap would go ahead as planned on July 19 – which is next week.
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The easing will see the end of social distancing and the mask-mandate, as well as the opening of venues such as theatres and nightclubs.
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The easing will see the end of social distancing and the mask-mandate, as well as the opening of venues such as theatres and nightclubs.