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Johnson's plans to end compulsory face coverings ‘premature,’ unions say
A woman wearing a face mask in London

UNIONS called new plans to end compulsory face coverings “premature” today after Boris Johnson announced a lifting of all Plan B restrictions. 

The Prime Minister said that the omicron wave appeared to have peaked, and announced an end to mandatory Covid passes and the wearing of masks.

There would also be an end to work from home guidance and care home restrictions.

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