The Prime Minister has announced that, on Monday (17th May), the next stage of restrictions will be eased.
The collective efforts of people across the country and the incredible success of the vaccination programme, through which more than two thirds of adults across the UK have now received a vaccination, mean that the four tests for easing restrictions have all been met. Deaths and hospitalisations are at their lowest level since July and the alert level has been lowered from 4 to 3.
As part of Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown restrictions, from Monday the lockdown rules are changing:
- People can meet in groups of up to 30 outside
- Six people or two households can meet can meet indoors, and overnight stays are allowed
- Up to 30 people can attend weddings, receptions and other life events
- The number of people who can attend a funeral will no longer be capped
- Care home residents will be allowed up to five named visitors
- Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants can serve customers indoors
- Indoor entertainment, eg. museums, theatres and cinemas, can open
- Sports stadiums can reopen
- Indoor organised sports and exercise classes can take place
- Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen
Please remember to keep getting tested regularly and continue to follow social distancing when not with family and friends. We must remain vigilant and protect all of our hard work by exercising caution and common sense.
