Will Track and Trace end on July 19?
NHS Track and Trace app: Coronavirus contact tracing explained  top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Boris Johnson has announced in a Downing Street press conference today that Freedom Day should go ahead as planned on July 19. Track and Trace is a system to try and contain Covid outbreaks  Will Track and Trace end on July 19: Those who test positive are legally required to self-isolate  The Prime Minister announced today that almost all Covid rules including the capacity of people who can meet together will likely be lifted alongside the one metre-plus social distancing rule. He said England is on track to deliver Freedom Day as planned on July 19. The PM said face coverings will no longer be compulsory in public venues and on public transport, urging the public to employ common sense when it comes to Covid precautions. He added the rest of the hospitality sector could open up too. READ MORE: Boris Johnson to end coronavirus restrictions but support urged  Will Track and Trace end on July 19: From July 19 masks are set to become voluntary  READ MORE Keir Starmer rages against plans to end face masks - 'It's reckless!' This will see nightclubs and theatres being able to open up without the need to enforce social distancing measures. The Track and Trace system identifies those who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid. Even if those who have been contacted who may have no symptoms are required to self-isolate for 10 days. Will Track and Trace end on July 19: England is set to deliver Freedom Day as planned on July 19  Brits who test positive for the virus are contacted by app, text, email or phone. They are required to give details of those with who they have been in close contact recently. These people are then contacted and they must self-isolate too. Others might be contacted if they have checked into the same venue as someone who tests positive. Covid cases: Bleak chart exposes staggering rise of cases Kate Middleton stunned royal watchers by kissing Federer three times  Will Track and Trace end on July 19: all Covid rules are on track to be lifted on Freedom Day  READ MORE McDonald's spark fury as dad is refused entry with no smartphone The NHS Track and Trace app might ping you if it comes within range of another persons app who then tests positive, this will mean you have to go into self-isolation. The Track and Trace system has come under fire recently with many Brits having to go into self-isolation despite not testing positive for the virus. Todays press conference left viewers unclear as to whether or not the Track and Trace system would still be enforced. Anyone visiting venues across England must check in via the NHS Track and Trace service, and it is thought this will continue after July 19 but not as a legal requirement. Boris Johnson's official spokesman told reporters: "The guidance will be that it is a good thing to do to support Test and Trace and contact tracing. "But as more people are allowed into venues without booking, it becomes more challenging operationally so the regulation will be lifted. "The regulations on things like table service go, all capacity limits would be lifted after that, and in addition to that, the gathering limits for the rule of six indoors and 30 outdoors would be lifted. "The remaining businesses that are closed in law will be able to reopen, including nightclubs." Trending