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Boris Johnson is due to set out the UK’s government’s plan to tackle coronavirus over the coming months, with a reluctance to impose further lockdowns and a focus on vaccination.
The prime minister will host a press conference next week, as a decision is expected on how to roll out a booster jab programme, PA reports.