UK PM unveils “limited” easing of lockdown as COVID-19 deaths hit 37,837

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday unveiled some “limited” and “cautious” easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures.

Chairing Thursday’s Downing Street daily briefing, Johnson said that from Monday, nurseries and schools will reopen, first to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6.

A fortnight later on June 15, secondary schools will begin to provide face-to-face contact time for Years 10 and 12, said Johnson.

Outdoor retail and car showrooms will start to open from Monday and other non-essential retail will open on June 15, he said.

Also starting Monday, up to six people will be able to meet outdoors, providing members of different households continue to stay two meters apart, said the prime minister.

Hoping that the government will be able to do more in returning the country to a more normal life, Johnson warned that “this is all conditional” based on the scientific data confirming that these actions are safe.