Prime Minister Boris Johnson eases stay-at-home orders, allowing sunbathing, exercise and car travel, in a plan aimed at restarting the economy
The government's previous stance was that people should only go to work"if they must," Johnson said."We now need to stress that anyone who can't work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work."Related stories
Also from Wednesday, people in the UK will be able to sunbathe in their local parks, exercise as much as they want and drive to other destinations, he said.In a pre-recorded televised statement on Sunday evening, Johnson unveiled a road map to resuming activity in the country following more than six weeks under lockdown. He characterized his plan as a cautious balance between keeping new infections down while easing the economic burden the pandemic has had on millions in the UK.
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