A four stage lockdown exit plan has revealed in a bid to get life back to normal in the UK.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed the government's strategy in the House of Commons today (Febaruary 22).
STEP 1
By March 8, all schools and colleges will open for all students
Recreation or exercise will be allowed outdoors with your household or one other person.
No household mixing will be allowed indoors.
Wraparound childcare.
People are still encouraged to stay at home.
March 29
Rule of six or two households can meet outdoors. No household mixing indoors.
Outdoor sport and leisure facilities is permitted
Organised outdoor sport will be allowed for children and adults.
Travel is still limited and no holidays are allowed.
STEP 2 - At least five weeks after Step 1, no earlier than April 12
Indoor exercise including gyms will be allowed.
Zoos, theme parks and drive-in cinemas will reopen as will community libraries.
All shops and non essential will open.
Hairdressing and barbers will reopen.
Restaurants are also expected to reopen
Event pilots begin.
STEP 3 - At least give weeks after Step 2, no earlier than 17 May.
Indoor entertainment and attractions open.
30 person limit outdoors, rule of 6 or two households indoors (subject to review).
Domestic overnight stays permitted
Organised indoor adult sport
Most significant life events, including weddings, wakes, funerals allowed.
Outdoor performances
Internatoinal travel subject to review
Some large events
STEP 4 - Atleast least five weeks after step 3, no earleir than 21 June.
No legal limits on social contact
Nightclubs
No legal limit on weddings, life events
Large events permitted
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