Britain reported its highest number of new COVID cases in more than six months on Friday, days before the government plans to relax curbs on pubs, restaurants and nightclubs in England and ease requirements to wear masks.
Government data showed there were 51,870 new cases of coronavirus, up from 48,553 on Thursday and the highest daily total since Jan. 15.
However, with over two thirds of the adult population fully vaccinated, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the time is right to lift most remaining restrictions, due to a weaker link between case numbers and subsequent hospitalisation or death. From Monday nightclubs in England can reopen and pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to pack in more customers.
The government's chief medical advisor, Chris Whitty, warned earlier on Friday that England could quickly slip back into crisis.
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