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Sunday, July 18, 2021
Self-isolating UK premier urges public to ‘be cautious’ as COVID curbs lifted
LONDON — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges the public to remain prudent against COVID on the eve of lifting pandemic curbs in England, as he confirms he is self-isolating until July 26.
“Please, please, please be cautious, and go forward tomorrow into the next step with all the right prudence and respect for other people, and the risks that the disease continues to present,” he says.