Cinemas, museums and pubs to reopen on 4 July, PM says
A string of venues including cinemas and museums are to be allowed to reopen from 4 July, Boris Johnson has announced, in a major easing of England’s lockdown.
The changes will not apply in the UK’s other countries.
The PM said it was part of his plan to “rebuild our economy”. He praised Britons’ adherence to lockdown measures.
New infections are declining by between 2 and 4 per cent daily, Mr Johnson said.
“We do not believe there is currently a risk of a second peak of infections that might overwhelm the NHS,” he added.
Mr Johnson said “we can now go further and safely ease the lockdown in England”, adding that “caution will be our watchword”.
Libraries, social clubs, community centres and outdoor gyms can also reopen.
