COVID-19: Latest announcements from Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister has today announced the next steps as the country attempts to recover from the Coronavirus crisis. We've summarised these points below:
From 1st August:
- Most remaining leisure settings, including bowling, skating rinks, casinos and all close contact services, such as beauticians, will be allowed to reopen
- Wedding receptions will be allowed for up to 30 people
- Live indoor theatre and concerts will be able to resume with socially distanced audiences
- Employers and employees should discuss whether it is safe to return to the workplace.
From September:
- 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
- Other business events will restart.
From November:
- Mr Johnson said the government hopes to "allow a more significant return to normality from November at the earliest - possibly in time for Christmas".
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