[Daily Mail]:
Boris Johnson urged the country to go back to work tonight as he
finally set out his tentative three-stage 'exit plan' from coronavirus
lockdown - with schools potentially reopening from next month.In a TV address to the nation from Downing Street as the UK's united front threatens to crumble, the PM paid tribute to the 'sacrifice' of Britons in reining in the killer disease, and insisted the government's top priority is to ensure those efforts are not 'thrown away'.
But while he stressed the need for caution, Mr Johnson delivered a striking message about 'colossal' impact on our 'way of life' and the importance of getting the economy up and running, amid fears that the draconian restrictions are causing the worst recession in 300 years.
From tomorrow anyone who cannot work from home - even if they are not carrying out an essential function - is being 'actively encouraged' to return to their duties. Mr Johnson said they should try not to use public transport, and safety guidance had been developed for businesses, but in a clear signal he said: 'Work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can't work from home.'
Mr Johnson insisted the wider lockdown will remain in place, including 'social distancing' rules for people to be two metres apart where possible, and fines will even be increased to a maximum of £3,200 - with details to be fleshed out to Parliament tomorrow. He said the critical R number is currently estimated at between 0.5 and 1, and loosening is 'conditional' on the outbreak staying under control, with the prospect of the 'brakes' being put on if the situation deteriorates in areas.
However, he said sunbathing and unlimited outdoor exercise - even if it is not local to your home - will be permitted from Wednesday. Sports such as tennis and golf can happen, albeit only with your own household...<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...
