Which coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be lifted first in the UK

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• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Sunday announce his plans to loosen the national coronavirus lockdown.
• There is unlikely to be any dramatic loosening of current restrictions after the UK officially became the worst hit country in Europe.
• However, people will be given greater freedom to exercise and relax outdoors.
• Johnson will unveil a new slogan urging the public to "stay alert, control the virus, save lives."
• Scotland and Wales will retain the previous "stay at home" message.
• Some businesses will also be encouraged to re-open.
• Schools are likely to remain closed for weeks more, with other restrictions remaining in place indefinitely.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Sunday evening announce his plans to loosen the UK's coronavirus lockdown after the country passed its peak of infections and deaths.

Any changes will be "very limited" Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday, with ministers fearful of a resurgence in the pandemic, after the UK officially became the worst affected country in Europe for the virus.

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