MP highlights Government FAQs
Yesterday in the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, outlined further easing of the lockdown which will take effect from 4th July. This included a downgrading of the two-metre distancing to ‘one metre plus’ where the former is not possible, enabling the opening of more businesses such as restaurants and pubs as long as further measures are taken to mitigate transmission of the coronavirus. In addition, two households can meet indoors or outdoors in public or private spaces, but social distancing requirements will remain. Wedding ceremonies, up to a maximum of 30 people, may also take place.
John said,
“Over the past weeks and months we have made great progress in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. As such, the Government believes it is possible to ease the lockdown further, enabling many of us to resume many activities which have been curtailed since March. This is excellent news, but we must remain vigilant and maintain social distancing.”
“For further information about we can or can not do from 4th July, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july.”
Notes to Editors:
• If people are having difficulty obtaining essential supplies, they can register with Essex Coronavirus Action, which is a collaboration between Essex County Council, the Essex Public Health Team and local groups. Their number is 0300 303 9988, open from 8.00am – 8.00pm, seven days a week.
• They can also register with the Community Hub, which is run by Basildon Council and provides support to the elderly and vulnerable at this time. The number is 01268 533 333 (option 1), or e-mail coronavirusresidents@basildon.gov.uk.
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