Boris Johnson has set out the full details of the next stage of England’s road map out of lockdown from May 17.
The prime minister announced that people in England can take a step closer to normality from next week as more indoor mixing and hugging loved ones will be permitted once more.
It comes as the Covid alert level in the UK has been downgraded to ‘level 3’ from ‘level 4’ after a “consistent” fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths.
The government has said the latest data suggests easing restrictions from May 17 is unlikely to risk a resurgence in infections.
9. Saunas and steamrooms
Saunas and steamrooms have been given the green light (Roman Kruchinin/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ROMAN KRUCHININ
10. Outdoor gatherings
Outdoor gatherings have been extended to the rule of 30 but social distancing measures will still be in place (Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
11. Fitness class
Group fitness and sports classes for adults indoors will kickstart again (Nicky J Sims/Getty Images) Photo: Nicky J Sims