What’s the timetable for lifting lockdown?
Covid-19 / Mon 22nd Feb 2021 at 06:08pm
A “ROADMAP” for easing Covid restrictions in England has been announced by the prime minister.
After the first stage in March, further lifting of the rules will happen if certain conditions are met – such as the vaccine rollout going to plan.
The aim is for all restrictions to be lifted, which will happen by 21 June at the earliest.
8 March
29 March
Stage two
No earlier than 12 April:
All shops allowed to open
Restaurants and pub gardens will be allowed to serve customers sitting outdoors, including alcohol
Gyms and spas can reopen for individuals and households
Hairdressers, beauty salons and other “close contact services” can reopen
UK “staycations” away from home permitted, with self-contained accommodation able to reopen for use by members of the same household
Children allowed to attend indoor play activities, with up to 15 parents or guardians allowed to join them
Zoos, theme parks and drive-in cinemas can reopen
Libraries and community centres can reopen
Weddings attended by up to 15 people can take place
Stage three
No earlier than 17 May:
People can meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors
Six people or two households can meet indoors
Up to 30 people can meet to celebrate weddings or other life events, like christenings
Remaining outdoor entertainment, such as outdoor theatres and cinemas can open
Indoor entertainment such as museums, cinemas and children’s play areas can open
Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen to household groups
Performances and large events can resume, with some limits. For indoor events they can be at half capacity or 1,000 people, and outdoors they can be at half capacity or 4,000 people – whichever is lower. For large venues (at least 40,000 capacity) up to 10,000 will be allowed to attend
International travel will resume no earlier than 17 May
Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes can start up again
No earlier than 21 June: