Boris Johnson has said he intends to end the last 'domestic covid restrictions' before the end of this month - including the legal requirement to isolate if you test positive.
Mr Johnson opened Prime Minister's Questions today by announcing plans to scrap all remaining covid measures.
He said he would return to the House of Commons after the half-term break on February 21, where he expects to announce an early end to all measures.
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He said: "It is my intention to return to the house after the half term recess to present out strategy for living with covid.
"Provided the current encouraging trends continue, It is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions, including the legal requirement to isolate if you test positive, a full month early."
The government had previously said it expected to remove the final measures - including isolation - by March 24.
So in light of Mr Johnson's comments today, the end of all rules could be brought in from any point after he speaks to the house on February 21.
The government has already removed previous covid measures, including the requirement to wear a mask in public spaces and a direction for people to work from home where possible.
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