Boris Johnson praises his government for making ‘big calls’ and ‘tough decisions’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival in England.

Johnson, speaking to the media on Monday, said he wanted to show ” That this country is open for business, open for travellers.,

, You’ll see changes so that people who come in don’t have to get tested anymore… if they’ve been double vaccinated,The Prime Minister said this during a visit to the University Hospital in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

Johnson, who recently found himself on the verge of losing his top job following the Partygate scandal, said his government was “thankful”. tough decisions ” And ” big call,“The United Kingdom had become”Europe’s most open economy and society.,

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The prime minister did not say when the change would go into effect and did not provide any further details. However, Transportation Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to issue a statement later on Monday.

Currently, upon arrival in England, fully vaccinated travelers are required to have a lateral flow test before the end of the second day, while non-vaccinated people and vaccines are administered that are not approved by the authorities. In the event, Britons will have to take two PCR tests – one on the second day and the other on the eighth day – and undergo hotel quarantine.

Johnson is facing increasing criticism from the public, opposition lawmakers and his own party allies for his alleged knowledge or involvement of Downing Street employees about illegal parties at the peak of the lockdown.

Following the scandal, he announced that almost all COVID restrictions in England would be abolished, including mandatory wearing of masks and advice to work from home. Senior civil servant Sue Gray has been tasked with leading an investigation and is due to release her report this week.