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Roadmap to Easing Lockdown Restrictions

The Prime Minister has set out a road map for the lifting of lockdown. The aim is for all restrictions to be lifted by 21 June at the earliest and the map is subject to 4 tests being met at each stage.

Stage one (two parts)

8 March

  • All schools and colleges to reopen
  • University students can return for practical courses.
  • Wraparound childcare can return for vulnerable pupils and parents who work, need to go to support groups or seek medical care
  • Two people from different households can meet outside other than for exercise, ie for recreation
  • Weddings can be attended by up to 6 people
  • One nominated person can visit care homes, – they’ll need to wear PPE, take a lateral flow test and keep physical contact to a minimum

29 March

  • People can meet outside with one other household or according to the rule of 6
  • Parents and children groups can return – no more than 15 participants and must be outdoors.
  • Outdoor sport and leisure facilities can reopen
  • Outdoor sports can restart

Stage two

No earlier than 12 April

  • All retail can open
  • Restaurants and pubs will be allowed to serve customers outdoors – this includes alcohol and no need to have a meal
  • Gyms and spas can reopen
  • Hairdressers and beauty salons can reopen
  • Staycations permitted
  • Children allowed to attend indoor play groups and classes with up to 15 parents present
  • Zoos and theme parks can reopen
  • Libraries and community centres can reopen
  • Weddings can be attended by up to 15 people

Stage three

No earlier than 17 May:

  • People can meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors
  • Six people or a bigger group comprised of two households can meet indoors
  • Remaining outdoor entertainment can reopen
  • Indoor entertainment (eg museums, cinemas and children’s indoor play centres can open)
  • Hotels etc can reopen
  • 30 people can meet to celebrate weddings or other life events
  • Performances and large events can resume (with some limitations).
  • International travel can resume
  • Indoor sports and exercise classes can restart

Stage four

No earlier than 21 June:

  • All limits on social contact will be removed
  • No limits on the number of people who can attend life events
  • Nightclubs and theatres can reopen

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