LONDON – U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is setting out a road map on Monday for lifting one of Europe’s strictest national lockdowns — but the millions of Britons longing for a haircut or an evening out still face a long wait.
Johnson announcing a plan to ease restrictions in increments, starting by reopening schools in England on March 8. People will be allowed to meet one friend or relative for a chat or picnic outdoors from the same day.
Three weeks later, people will be able to meet outdoors in groups of up to six outdoors, and amateur outdoor sports can resume.
But restaurants, pubs, gyms and hairdressers are likely to remain closed until at least April. The measures being announced apply to England.