UK PM Boris Johnson unveils ‘conditional plan’ to reopen society

TIL Desk/World/London/ United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has presented a plan to ease the lockdown, allowing people in England to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday.

Those who can not work from home should return to the workplace and some primary pupils will return to school, “at the earliest by June 1”.

The next step could then see some hospitality businesses and other public places reopen — “if the numbers support it” — but not earlier than July 1.

A new Covid Alert System with five levels will govern how quickly lockdown restrictions can be eased.

The plans presented by Johnson only apply to England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can decide their own schedule for easing – and have indicated they will not follow yet.