Boris Johnson unveils alert system for England - BBC News

Boris Johnson has unveiled a "conditional plan" to reopen society, allowing people in England to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday.

The PM also said people who could not work from home should return to the workplace - but avoid public transport.

He said a new Covid Alert System with five levels would govern how quickly lockdown restrictions could be eased.

He hoped the next step "at the earliest by 1 June" would be for some primary pupils to return to school in England.

In an address to the nation, Mr Johnson said this stage would also involving reopening shops - but he cautioned this would only happen if the science supported it.

The next step could see some of the hospitality industry and other public places reopen - "if the numbers support it" - and no earlier than 1 July.

The PM added: "This is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week.

"Instead we are taking the first careful steps to modify our measures."

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