Key points as Boris Johnson reveals potential school re-opening date and hotel quarantine details
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.
The key points were:
- 8 million people have now been vaccinated with 80% of over 80s vaccinated with a first dose.
All evidence shows the vaccines remain effective against the UK variant.
Borders will now be strengthened with a hotel quarantine for arrivals for 10 days from high-risk locations.
These countries include Brazil and South Africa.
There is not enough data yet to reopen society.
37,000 patients remain in hospital.
By mid-February there will be enough data to determine a course out of lockdown.
The plan for taking the country out of lockdown will be published on 22nd February.
This will be a gradual and phased approach - with schools the national priority.
Schools will give two weeks notice to reopen - so pupils will not return immediately after the February half-term.
Schools could potentially reopen on March 8th according to the PM.
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