Brits will have to contend with lockdown restrictions for much of the year and could even be toughened in badly hit areas, according to reports.
The nation has a long way to go as it learns to live with coronavirus, with certain draconian measures likely to still be in place into the final months of the year, it's claimed.
Downing Street officials are reportedly referring to steps after May 7 as the "next phase" while barring any use of the word 'exit' from discussions.
Restrictions are going to be lifted, but slowly, the Sun reports. One senior figure told the newsppaer : “We will try a bit at a time, and then pause, so we can see what effect that has on the transmission rate.