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personal remains remain on the card, businesses, schools and outreach will slowly be revived, he said, outlining new reopening guidelines on how and where people should continue social contact.
Up to six people will be allowed to meet outside “as long as they respect the rules of social distance,” in parks and other private open spaces, he said.
“Nowadays, as you know, people can meet in the garden but not in the private garden – this is a careful first step – but we know that there is no difference in health risks,” he added.
However, people from different households must still not meet at home. Starting Monday, they will be allowed to meet outside, he said – “as long as those from different households continue to strictly adhere to the rules of social distance by staying two meters apart.”
For the help of many British parents, schools will be reopened for more children, starting with nurseries, pre-schools, kindergartens and some grades in elementary schools.
“The closing schools have eliminated the education of children and, as is often the case, the most disadvantaged students are the ones most at risk,” Johnson said.
“On Monday, we will begin to straighten this out in a safe manner by reopening nurseries and arrangements for the beginning of the year and admission, first year and sixth year in elementary school. Two weeks later, on June 15, secondary schools will begin to provide contact time face to face for 10 and 12 years, “he added.
And open markets “where social distance is easier” and car showrooms can now be opened. Restrictions will be eased further on June 15 when retail and unimportant stores can open their doors, because Britain “is starting to restart its economy,” Johnson noted.
The relaxation of the lockdown rules came after the death rate in Britain dropped consistently. From the peak of 943 deaths on April 14, Britain announced 256 corona-related deaths on Thursday – a significant but diminishing number.
In his speech, Johnson praised residents for heeding the guidelines of social distance when the pandemic reached its peak in Britain, and stressed the need for the virus to remain in control.
“I cannot and will not throw away all the profits we have made together so that the changes we make are limited and prudent,” he said.
