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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Harriet Brewis, Ewan Somerville

UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson insists it's 'not time to end lockdown' but says shops and schools could open from June

Boris Johnson has said it is "not the time to end the lockdown" but that schools and shops could open from June as he outlined his "road map" to a new normality in an address to the nation.

In a pre-recorded message, the Prime Minister said the plans - including schools returning in stages, starting with reception, Year 1 and Year 6 - depended on a "big series of ifs", including the country continuing to follow social distancing guidelines .

But Mr Johnson said workers unable to do their jobs from home – such as those in construction and manufacturing – are now “actively encouraged to go to work” , while people will also be allowed to exercise more than once a day and even sunbathe.

His address has prompted criticism, including from the leaders of the other UK nations , who have refused to adopt the new "stay alert" slogan and instead said they would encourage people to follow "stay home" advice.

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