Vulnerable groups and the over-75s are set to be offered a fourth coronavirus jab in the coming weeks, according to reports.
Boris Johnson is expected to axe all pandemic regulations that restrict public freedom including the legal requirement to self-isolate on Monday.
However, the elderly and those with immunosuppressant conditions will be offered a second booster within weeks, the Sunday Times reported.
Sources told the paper that future vaccination programmes will run similarly to annual flu jabs, which prioritise the elderly and the vulnerable.
The Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations will make decisions on booster campaigns in future.
The legal obligation to self-isolate for those who test positive for Covid-19 is expected to be scrapped under a new “living with Covid” plan in the coming week.
In addition, local authorities will be given powers to manage outbreaks themselves through planning and pre-existing public health powers.
In an interview with the BBC Sunday Morning, Boris Johnson said the Government must now encourage personal responsibility.
“We have reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning certain courses of action, and compelling certain courses of action, in favour of encouraging personal responsibility,” he said.
He added that the public should remain cautious, and get vaccinated if they are yet to do so.
“I think it’s very important we should remain careful,” he said.
“We’re certainly not asking people to throw caution to the winds. Covid remains a dangerous disease, particularly if you haven’t been vaccinated.”
The Prime Minister refused to rule out reintroducing restrictions if a new variant emerges in future.
“You’ve got to be humble in the face of nature,” he said.
