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COVID-19 Restrictions to return to Plan-A
Coronavirus update - Thursday 20th January 2022
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the COVID-19 restrictions introduced late last year to stop the spread of the Omicron variant, will come to an end in England next Wednesday 26 January. Working from home is no longer recommended, with immediate effect and COVID passes will no longer be needed to enter selected venues.
Face coverings will no longer be mandatory, in England, from 26 January, although it is still advisory to wear them in crowded and enclosed spaces.
In Scotland, the restrictions introduced in response to Omicron will be lifted from 24 January, but individuals should continue to work from home wherever possible and face coverings remain mandatory in certain settings.