UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown – Johnson

FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson applauds outside 10 Downing Street during the Clap for our Carers campaign in support of the NHS, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, May 21, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, setting out a timetable for businesses as part of moves to ease the coronavirus lockdown.

He told a news conference that from June 1, outdoor markets and care showrooms could be reopened as soon as they are able to meet the COVID-19 secure guidelines, and all other non-essential retail from June 15 if the government’s tests are met.

“There are careful but deliberate steps on the road to rebuilding our country,” Johnson said.

Reporting by Estelle Shirbon, writing by Elizabeth Piper; Editing by Hugh Lawson

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