This is most likely a pause, pending the release of the next scariant, and to shore up Boris. Nevertheless, it is welcome. Just don't forget to support this weekend's mass Freedom demonstrations. We need to keep our abusers on their toes.
I guess Boris wants to keep his job. Also, the bad guys are absolutely sure that they will succeed with whatever they want to do, when the next pandemic is released. Of course, God can prevent this, if we get on His side.