The prime minister will keep strict lockdown measures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday announced a phased reopening plan for England, although strict lockdown measures will continue in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland during the coronavirus pandemic. In a nationally televised address, Johnson said people should continue to work from home if they can and only return to work « if you must » and urged people not to take public transportation.
« This is not the time, simply, to end the lockdown this week, » Johnson said. « Instead, we’re taking the first capital steps to modify our measures. »
People in jobs such as construction and manufacturing are now being « actively encouraged » to return to work, Johnson said. Starting Wednesday, people can now go outside for unlimited exercise and sit on park benches, rather than for one hour a day.
