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Gatherings of up to six people, or larger groups of up two households, are now allowed to take place outdoors, allowing people to spend time with their loved ones for the first time in weeks.
But with coronavirus still in circulation, and some people still waiting for their first dose of the vaccine, not everybody will be feeling totally comfortable with the relaxation of the rules.
After weeks of being told to 'stay home' and limit any unnecessary social contact, the idea of returning to normality, albeit slowly, may bring on feelings of anxiety for
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