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Posted at 19:09
Johnson: People should be ‘actively encouraged’ to go to work
Boris Johnson says, as there is more to do, “this is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week”, and instead, he says the government is taking “the first careful steps to modify our measures”.
First up is going to work. The PM says people have been told to work from home if they can, but says: “We now need to stress that anyone who can’t work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work.”
He says he wants it to be safe for those employees, so calls on people to “avoid public transport if at all possible”, adding: “We must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited.”
The PM says: “So, work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home.”
He also says the government has been working to establish new guidance for employers to make workplaces safe - or “COVID-secure”.
Posted at 19:09
BREAKINGJohnson announces ‘unlimited exercise’
Boris Johnson says the next step from Wednesday will be to “encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise”.
He says: “You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household.”
But he warns people “must obey the rules on social distancing” and to enforce them, the fines police can give out will be increased.
Johnson says, “with ever increasing data” and being able to track progress, “if we as a nation begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out, then in the next few weeks and months we may be able to go further.”
Posted at 19:10
BREAKINGSchools back June 1 'at earliest'
Schools will return on June 1 "at the earliest", with primary schools returning first, says Boris Johnson.
Posted at 19:13
Johnson: ‘Some hospitality places’ could open in July
Boris Johnson says the next step could be to re-open “at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places” at the earliest by July.
He is tentative, however, saying it is “subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice”, and adding that it would only happen “if and only if the numbers support it”.
But, “provided they are safe and enforce social distancing”, the government hopes to take the step
19:14
Plan 'will get us through second phase
Boris Johnson pays tribute to the efforts of the country so far, praising the “patience and common sense” of the nation.
He describes the elderly as having shown “fortitude”, saying he wants to be able to end their isolation “as fast as we can”.
After praising the “bravery and hard work” of NHS staff and care workers, he also thanks other essential workers including the police, bus drivers and bin collectors, as well as the scientists working to get a vaccine.
He says “millions of everyday acts of kindness and thoughtfulness” have helped get us through the first phase, and we can use “this plan to get us through the next”.
