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UK PM Announces “One Meter Plus” Social Distancing Rule

Author : NewsGram Desk

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a new "one meter plus" social distancing rule to reopen the United Kingdom, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported late on Saturday.

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The announcement, to be made on Tuesday, will apply to all venues including offices, schools and pubs, the paper reported, adding that it will take effect from July 4.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new move will allow people to remain a meter away from others. Wikimedia Commons

The move will allow people to remain a meter away from others if they take additional measures to protect themselves, such as wearing a mask, according to the report.

Earlier on Saturday, culture minister Oliver Dowden said that Britain's government will announce in the coming days whether it will reduce its two-meter social distancing rule for England. (VOA)

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