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<p>The Government made a full assessment of the epidemiological and other relevant
data ahead of taking the decision to move to step 4 of the roadmap on 19 July and
assessed that the four tests had been met. The success of the vaccination rollout
has paved the way for the safe and gradual lifting of restrictions. However, the Government
has been clear that the pandemic is not over and that the public should continue to
practice cautious behaviours.</p><p> </p><p>The risks of hospitalisation and intensive
care admission in children due to infection is very low (approximately 8 per 100,000
population under 18 are admitted to hospital). Therefore, from step 4, the Government
changed the controls that apply in early years, schools, colleges and higher education
institutions to maintain a baseline of protective measures while maximising attendance
and minimising disruption to children and young people’s education.</p><p> </p>
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