May 17 COVID-19 lockdown rules as next stage of roadmap unlocks

BRITS will be able to enjoy new-found freedoms from Monday as the next stage of the roadmap out of the UK's Covid lockdown begins.

But there are fears further unlocking could be delayed - after Boris Johnson held a press conference about the alarming spread of the new super-infectious Indian mutation on Friday night.

The PM revealed 11 Covid lockdown changes at a press conference from Downing Street last week.

And indoor pints, hugs and holidays are finally on their way back.

Single adults will also be thrilled to know casual sex is also on the way back - because people are allowed to spend the night in different houses.

But Matt Hancock said the Government won't reveal plans for ending social distancing and mask-wearing on until June 14. The rules are currently due to end on June 21.

Last Monday, Mr Johnson told Brits: "Your efforts have so visibly paid off."

Before cases of the Indian variant more than doubled in the last week, Mr Johnson said the UK remained "on track" for all restrictions to end on June 21.

But speaking later that week, the PM admitted to being "anxious" about the mutation and said new measures may be needed in hotspots where it has emerged.

And in an address to the nation on Friday night, he confirmed full unlocking may yet be delayed.

It comes after it was revealed the super-infectious Indian mutation could be up to 50 per cent more transmissible than the Kent strain.

Sky's Sophy Ridge asked the Health Secretary "how likely" it is that the roadmap to freedom will be disrupted.

"It's the question everyone's asking, and the answer is it's too early to tell," Mr Hancock said.

"We're going to monitor the data - there's new data every day - and then announce a decision on June 14.

"We'll be as transparent as we can be."

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[peterlucas]

*It's unfair on how things has turned ever since the outbreak of covid 19 things has been difficult and different from the usual times*

*we see complains here and there in the social Media from different people in different countries all around the world*

*Looks like the government care's less OR aren't making enough efforts anymore*

*I suggest we citizens should learn to be more creative, Believe in God and sort several means to earn a better living rather than hoping on the government or economy*

[Maria-]

Hmmmm 🤔 he forgot to mention all those fines being given for not following rules, those fines ended up getting thrown out by the Judges, therefore they can’t even hold fear over you with fines anymore!

[aknot]

Bin the masks ban two metres distance, and arrest all mps

[mrdoug]

Been doing all of this since May 17th 1963, but thank you Boris for your permission!

[jamaican_cute_gal]

You don’t tell us what we can and cannot do.

[danielbarraclough]

Big BJ got the background music on this video like a ‘showing you my morning routine’ video 😂😂😂

[lmc]

Thanks for giving me permission to continue what I’ve been doing since the first lockdown

[chewnz]

All my beautiful unvaccinated people, want a hug?

[ulaw]

I resent being told how to avoid a virus by a man who caught the virus.

[BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

This is behavioural reprogramming on a national level. It is *not* the State's place to separate you from your family and inform you when you are permitted to hug.

[nonoyorbusness]

He doesn't have your best interests at heart, in fact your health and wellbeing is the exact opposite of what he wants.

[fatamorgana]

You can decide for yourself he says, yet he advises you not to hug, get too close, nor travel anywhere he deems unsafe...

[joshclayg]

Boris, bit of advice, you do not get to say "You must".

Not now, not ever.

[donkaibs]

Give it a couple weeks there be slamming us back in lockdown and saying it was our fault 😂

[hellosalam]

Mr Prime minister you have done great with covid, highly appriciated . why are we getting feeling you are hiding behind it so you dont have to intervene in Palastine Issue. Innocent People are dying every minute and you can stop it .... Please play your civilised

[rvlspor]

Everyone feeling the controlled joy?... that little sneaky feeling of... oooh this is it!? We're getting there?...here comes normality?!... haha....😂🤦🏻‍♀️... Boris has spoken, believe his words, no way would he lie to you 😉😉😉👌

[danormal]

I’ve had my freedom I don’t want to go to a pub

[johnnoh]

Every time we get close to opening up properly a new variant appears, and people still believe them

[elijahheyes]

I see he's been playing with the hair dryer again.

[kainreaver]

'To ensure our progress is irreversible, we must...'. Meaning the irreversibility is conditional, so entirely reversible 😂