He did acknowledge however the Government will introduce stricter restrictions when needed, adding: “As the disease progresses, of course we’re going to have to take further measures.”
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in the UK, with 12,872 cases recorded on Sunday, October 11.
Mr Johnson is expected to announce a new three-tier lockdown system on Monday, which would see areas of England ranked as either medium, high or very high risk for coronavirus infections.
Medium risk areas are likely to mirror the current lockdown restrictions, which includes the rule of six with indoor and outdoor gatherings.
