Political rather than scientific choices lie behind UK decision to be first nation to lift restrictions, say specialists
The UK’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, announced this week that he aimed to abolish all Covid regulations, including the requirement to isolate after testing positive, in England from 24 February. Here’s what experts around the world think of that plan, which would make Britain something of an outlier when it comes to coronavirus precautions.
Jon Henley in Paris
Philip Oltermann in Berlin
Sam Jones in Madrid
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
Helena Smith in Athens
Vincent Ni
Tess McClure in Auckland
Melissa Davey in Sydney
