PM address to the nation on coronavirus: 10 May 2020
Boris Johnson has unveiled a “conditional plan” to reopen society, allowing people in England to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday.
The PM also said people who could not work from home should return to the workplace – but avoid public transport.
He said a new Covid Alert System with five levels would govern how quickly lockdown restrictions could be eased.
Steps announced were:
From May – If you can’t work from home you are encouraged to go to work
From June – Some primary schools may be allowed to reopen along with some nonessential shops
From July – Hospitality sector may be able to open together with other public places All the above are conditional on the R numbers remaining low.
