England's non-essential shops could reopen towards the end of March and pubs by Easter if Covid-19 figures are low enough, it is claimed.
Boris Johnson will soon reveal his "road map" for lifting national lockdown restrictions in England and it is expected he will begin with the reopening of schools, possibly in a staggered approach, from March 8.
The Government is said to be considered a three-phase approach for a gradual easing of the third shutdown, with scientists urging No10 not to repeat last year's mistakes of easing the rules too soon.
After schools reopen to all students next month, the Government will assess the impact on the reproduction number, or R number, before moving to the next phase, it is reported.
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