Boris Johnson confirms no further restrictions in Downing Street Press conference

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that no further restrictions will be put in place.

Mr Johnson held a Downing Street press conference at 5pm on Tuesday, December 4.

In it he said that Covid is no over and that "this is a moment for utmost caution".

However, he said that the country will continue to follow Plan B restrictions and asked people to work from home, wear facemasks, take regular tests and get boosted.

He was then joined by England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

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