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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ditching vaccine passports, mandatory face mask rules and work-from-home regulations – and will instead rely mainly on vaccinations to get the country through the winter months.

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On Tuesday, Mr. Johnson outlined the government’s pandemic strategy for England.

Governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which run their own health care systems, are expected to largely follow suit.

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The strategy centred largely on expanding vaccinations to younger teenagers and launching a booster shot program for front-line health care staff and people over the age of 50.

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The Prime Minister ruled out mandatory vaccine passports and face mask requirements, at least for now. They would only be introduced if COVID-19 cases rise sharply and hospitals became overwhelmed.

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“We are confident in the vaccines that have made such a difference to our lives and we’re now intensifying that effort,” Mr. Johnson said during a televised news conference.

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