By Ben Kerrigan-
Coronavirus restrictions will be further eased in England by Christmas, under plans for a “significant return to normality” by Christmas, Boris Johnson has announced.
The prime minister explained that he wants companies to have more discretion to bring staff back to workplaces if it is safe to do so.
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Mr Johnson told a Downing Street news conference that he was “hoping for the best and planning for the worst”. He added that the roadmap “remains conditional” on continued progress in controlling the virus and preventing a second wave of infections that could overwhelm the NHS.
“It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest – possibly in time for Christmas,” he said.
Since the easing of the lockdown in May, a large section of the British public have been reluctant to return to work or use public transport. The prime minister who is keen to restore the Uk to normality as quickly as possible said he was making it clear to people in England they may use public transport now.
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From 1 August, he said: “Instead of government telling people to work from home, we are going to give employers more discretion, and ask them to make decisions about how their staff can work safely.”
He explained that could mean “continuing to work from home, which is one way of working safely and which has worked for many employers and employees”.
The government’s current social distancing guidance requires people to stay at least 1m apart with certain precautions. As from 25 July indoor gyms, pools and other sports facilities can reopen.
As from August 1, the British government will update its advice on going to work the same date, most remaining leisure settings, including bowling, skating rinks, casinos and all close contact services such as beauticians, will be allowed to reopen.
Live indoor theatre and concerts will be able to resume with socially distanced audiences
Wedding receptions for up to 30 people will also be allowed from next month, a month before schools, nurseries and colleges will be open for all children and young people on a full-time basis, while universities are also working to reopen as fully as possible.
From October, the government intends to allow audiences to return to stadiums, while conferences and other business events can recommence, subject to the outcome of pilots
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