Boris Johnson points out that the possibility of relaxing some restriction measures will be studied before February 15, but he is not very optimistic

The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said Monday that they will study the possibility of relaxing some of the restriction measures related to the coronavirus, although he was not very optimistic, according to Reuters.

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No one would want to lift restrictions when the infection rate is so high“.

“We don’t want an increase in infections.”

“We will be responsible and cautious, we must make sure we are not premature“.

“I understand the frustrations of parents, there is nothing I want to do more than reopen the schools.”

“We want the schools come back as quickly as possible“.

“We are actively looking for quarantined hotels, we need a solution for reinfections from abroad.”

“There is the theoretical risk of a new variant ruining vaccines“.

Market reaction

The index UK FTSE 100 It continues to decline after these comments and was last seen shedding 0.35% on the day at 6,672.

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