People in England urged to be patient amid reports hugging may soon be allowed
by Molly Blackall from on (#5HAC1)
Vaccine rollout and reduction in cases means family and friends could be allowed to hug in a fortnight
People are being urged to remain patient before the next relaxation of Covid lockdown restrictions as there is still a possibility for coronavirus cases to reignite", amid reports that family and friends in England could be allowed to hug in just over a fortnight.
The success of the vaccine rollout and sharp reduction in coronavirus cases and deaths has led ministers to support the move, according to the Times. If approved, this would mark the first time that people in England have been allowed to have physical contact outside of their household or bubble for more than a year.
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