Roadmap out of lockdown

Mr Johnson is reportedly preparing to unveil a five-stage roadmap on Sunday charting the UK’s path out of lockdown by October.

The first stage, to come in on Monday, will see the once-a-day exercise rule scrapped, garden centres reopen, and some staff encouraged to return to work. The police will be instructed to stop moving on sunbathers, small groups or people sitting on benches in parks, and families will be allowed to travel to the countryside for exercise.

However, instructions to maintain social distancing of two metres will remain in force. The second stage of the roadmap will reportedly see children return to some schools.

But pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops are set remain closed for months. According to The Daily Telegraph, Mr Johnson’s will not yet give such businesses a firm indication of when they will reopen.

Downing Street declined to comment on reports, although it confirmed the PM’s speech will address social distancing measures.

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick later made it clear that Sunday’s announcement will focus on measures to get the economy moving again.

“Every local economy now needs a plan to restart and recover,” he said at the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing.

Meanwhile, health secretary Matt Hancock suggested that one possible relaxation could allow cafes to open if they only served customers sitting outdoors, where the infection risk is far lower.

The government has a legal obligation to conduct a six-week review of lockdown restrictions on Thursday, when ministers are due to hold a virtual cabinet meeting.

But No 10 indicated that this may result in no more than a statement that the review has been conducted and measures are staying in place pending a further announcement on Sunday.

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Notters said:

Argh!!!! Why do they have to use this ridiculous phrase. It's a map, not a roadmap. Unless we're all driving?

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Notters said:

Argh!!!! Why do they have to use this ridiculous phrase. It's a map, not a roadmap. Unless we're all driving?

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WATFORD zero said:

This got leaked a couple of hours ago

This Is The Government’s Draft Plan To Ease Coronavirus Lockdown Measures In The Workplace

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexwickham/governments-draft-plan-to-ease-lockdown-workpace-in-full

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Notters said:

Argh!!!! Why do they have to use this ridiculous phrase. It's a map, not a roadmap. Unless we're all driving?

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Mellotron said:

Thought this was worthy of it's own thread, as there will be a huge amount of discussion and dissecting of the plan over the coming days, weeks, months.

Noises at the moment are that it will be a five-stage process, the first starting as soon as Monday, if agreed at the review today.



Notable also that one of the key slogans appears to be changing from "Stay Home" to "Stay Safe".

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sparkie said:

"The second stage of the roadmap will reportedly see children return to some schools."

I hope not. My daughter won't be going back until September at the earliest. I really don't fancy a battle with the school about it.

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sparkie said:

"The second stage of the roadmap will reportedly see children return to some schools."

I hope not. My daughter won't be going back until September at the earliest. I really don't fancy a battle with the school about it.

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atomised said:

The detail suggests it being gradual starting with year 6 in early june

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Notters said:

Blimey, can't wait for my daughter to go back to nursery. I honestly think the isolation from her friends is doing her more harm than good.

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sparkie said:

"The second stage of the roadmap will reportedly see children return to some schools."

I hope not. My daughter won't be going back until September at the earliest. I really don't fancy a battle with the school about it.

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Dick Swiveller said:

Seeing a few reports suggesting gyms will be stage 5 and October. Is there a world championship for jigsaws as I will be pro by then?

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Machiavelli said:

From that content the 'five-stage road map' looks like a 'two-stage minor lifting of restrictions'

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BORIS JOHNSON'S FIVE-STAGE PLAN
1. From Monday
Unlimited exercise allowed. Employees to be encouraged to return to workplaces that have stayed open through- out the lockdown if safe. Garden centres could reopen while there may be more guidance on the use of outdoor spaces including open-air markets, high streets and cemeteries.

2. End of May/Start of June
Phased return of primary schools in England, starting with Year 6. Households could be allowed to expand “social bubble” to meet one other household of family or friends.

3. June (End)
Phased return of secondary schools in England before the summer holidays. Small team sports such as five-a-side football could be allowed, along with outdoor gatherings of fewer than 30 people. Cafes with outdoor seating could reopen while outdoor sports like golf, tennis and angling might resume. Possible return of Premier League matches, although behind closed doors.

4. End of August/Start of September
Pubs, bars and restaurants could gradually reopen although customers would be expected to follow strict social distancing rules.

5. October
Possible return of football fans to matches. Gyms could be allowed to re-open. But any further lifting of restrictions to get back to normal life would be in doubt amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus or an outbreak of seasonal flu.

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Notters said:

Blimey, can't wait for my daughter to go back to nursery. I honestly think the isolation from her friends is doing her more harm than good.

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