Weekend Herald

UK lockdown easing

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Up to six people from different households will be allowed to meet outdoors next week as part of another modest easing of the coronaviru­s lockdown in England, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said yesterday. Johnson said families and friends in groups of up to six can meet from Monday in outdoor spaces, including private gardens. Johnson said this was potentiall­y a “longawaite­d and joyful moment” for parents and grandparen­ts but stressed that people from different households must remain 2m apart and should only access homes to get to the garden. The prime minister also confirmed that schools will start reopening from Monday, initially for some younger students. Outdoorbas­ed shops, such as car showrooms, can also reopen. Earlier, England’s Premier League also said the soccer season is to recommence on June 17.

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