The total death toll as a result of Coronavirus now stands at 42,927, an increase of 171 as of today. 

In the Daily Briefing Boris Johnson announcing the loosening of the two-metre rule to what he referred to as “one metre plus”. What this means in practice is that public spaces are allowed to reopen and operate with a one metre instead of a two-metre rule in place if they implement changes that mitigate the spread of the virus. 

The Prime Minister also announced that the following public venues will be allowed to reopen. 

• hotels
• bed and breakfasts
• caravan parks
• places of worships 
• bars  
• libraries
• restaurants
• cafés
• bars and pubs
• social clubs
• cinemas
• museums and galleries
• hair salons and barbers
• outdoor playgrounds and outdoor gyms

Night clubs, swimming pools and indoor gyms will, however, not be allowed to reopen. 

From 4 July your household will be able to meet another household in doors, as long both households remain socially distant throughout.