Scientific experts have condemned Boris Johnson's "confusing" message and have called for clarity in order to avoid a second peak of Covid-19.
It is believed the "five alert" plan announced by the Prime Minister tonight might make people lower their guard - which could risk another infection spike.
Under the new rules, people in England will be allowed to exercise more than once a day, sit and sunbathe in parks and on beaches and go for a drive from Wednesday.
But the vast majority of rules imposed on March 23 remain in place - as Mr Johnson warned "this is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week." In the UK, 219,183 people have tested positive for Covid-19 and 31,855 have died - making the country's death toll the worst in Europe
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