Boris Johnson outlined a four-step ‘roadmap’ starting with the reopening of schools on 8th March.
If all goes to plan, by Step 3 – which could begin on 17th May – the government has promised to review social distancing measures.
“As soon as possible, and no later than Step 3, the Government will update its advice on social distancing between friends and family, including hugging.” says the official guidance.
“Until then, people should continue to keep their distance from anyone not in their household or support bubble, and keep up habits such as regular hand washing and letting in fresh air.”
The fourth and final step, which will begin no earlier than 21st June, could see the end to legal limits on social contact, enables nightclubs to reopen and large events to go ahead.
Johnson said: “With appropriate mitigations, we will aim to remove all legal limits on social contact, and on weddings and other life events.
“We will re-open everything up to and including nightclubs, and enable large events such as theatre performances above the limits of Step 3, potentially using testing to reduce the risk of infection.”
