The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19, which involves the three coalition leaders and other senior ministers, will consider today what restrictions should be eased next month.

It will also examine how the rules could be further relaxed in June and July. The sub-committee's recommendation will be considered by the full Cabinet tomorrow.

The Government plan for the easing of restrictions in May has been well-flagged, with measures to include a full return of construction, the reopening personal services such as hairdressing, as well as a phased return of non-essential retail.

Religious services are due to return, outdoor sports training for over 18s will be allowed, and museums, galleries and libraries will reopen.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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