Boris Johson has announced that much of the UK's economy will be back up and running from July 4 with pubs, hotels, restaurants and hairdressers among venues that are allowed to welcome back customers.
Mr Johnson has reduced social distancing to one metre - as long as other factors are used to mitigate the risk such as masks and visors.
But not everything can yet reopen.
Mr Johnson said some sectors will need to work with new task forces to ensure the are Covid safe.
Boris Johnson said indoor gyms will remain closed.
Mr Johnson added: “Most leisure facilities and tourist attractions will reopen if they can do so safely including outdoor gyms and playgrounds, cinemas, museums, galleries, themes parks and arcades as well as libraries, social clubs and community centres.
“Close proximity venues such as nightclubs, soft play areas, indoor gyms, swimming pools and spas will, I’m afraid, need to remain closed for now, as will bowling alleys and water parks.
“But my right honourable friends the Business and Culture Secretaries will establish task forces with public health experts and the sectors to help them become Covid-secure and reopen as soon as possible.
“We will also work with the arts industry on specific guidance to enable choirs, orchestras and theatres to resume live performances as soon as possible.
“Recreation and sport will be allowed, but indoor facilities including changing rooms and courts will remain closed and people should only play close contact team sports with members of their household.”
