Boris Johnson announced that all Covid restrictions would end today. This includes no mask requirements and no proof of vaccination. He said, “we will trust the judgment of the British people and no longer criminalize anyone who chooses not to wear a mask”.

So, why this drastic change from one of the countries with the strictest Covid policies?

On December 30th, The Lancet, a well-respected medical journal, published the results of a study that demonstrated 89% of new U.K. COVID cases were among those fully vaccinated.

It also showed the vaccinated population as a source of transmission of COVID-19. The study quoted “The COVID-19 case rates per 100,000 was higher among the subgroup of the vaccinated compared to the subgroup of the unvaccinated” It also stated, “Fourteen fully vaccinated patients became severely ill or died, the two unvaccinated patients developed mild disease.”

Check out the study here!

I am sure with growing unrest and peaceful protests, the Prime Minister is doing this more for political reasons but in my opinion, I believe it’s the right decision.

The CDC and NY Times have also made similar statements.

Please don’t get mad at me and check out the research linked above.

Again, I am not anti-vax. I think it makes sense for high-risk people just not for healthy people because the more people with natural immunity, the safer everyone will be. Which is, of course, the opposite we have been told these last 2 years.

I just want to share info and encourage discussion. If you disagree with me that’s cool, I respect that. People should have the freedom to do what they deem best and not be vilified either way.