Lockdown easing in England

[Maiden Stone]

As they can only be from two households, the geometry becomes easier to manage.

That's why children have to return to school - to ensure they are proficient in geometry. 

[groom]

I see you can now have 6 people in a garden 2 metres apart.
How many gardens in England are large enough to do that?

As they can only be from two households, the geometry becomes easier to manage.

No they could in theory be from 6 different households

" Groups of up to six people from different households will be able to meet outside in England from Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.

They can meet in gardens - in addition to parks - as long as households keep two metres apart.

"These changes mean friends and family will start to meet loved ones," in what would be a "long awaited and joyful moment," he added.

[sonofthom]

Isn't the two metres a recommendation rather than a legally enforceable rule? The WHO has suggested that one metre is sufficient.

[KGarrad]

Good news from the Isle of Man!

No deaths or new cases for 12 days.
Active cases - 3.
No in hospital - zero.

Hospitality sector may reopen mid-June.

Borders still closed - due to uncertainty of infected people in the adjacent isle

[Mike in Cumbria]

I see you can now have 6 people in a garden 2 metres apart.
How many gardens in England are large enough to do that?

As they can only be from two households, the geometry becomes easier to manage.

No they could in theory be from 6 different households

" Groups of up to six people from different households will be able to meet outside in England from Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.

They can meet in gardens - in addition to parks - as long as households keep two metres apart.

"These changes mean friends and family will start to meet loved ones," in what would be a "long awaited and joyful moment," he added.

Strange - I was sure I heard that as part of the briefing yesterday, but I can't find it in writing anywhere. Maybe I imagined it.
Edit:  It is in Scotland, not England.  Groups of up to eight, but only from two households.

[LizzieL]

Incident in East Anglia a few days ago

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-52836702

[tazzie]

My new normal begins with returning to school next week. We are a large secondary school and years 10 and 12 are due back in two weeks time. Steps are in place but how it will work in practice we will have to see. I have lost some confidence over time and become a little insular which really isn't me. It will take time but we may have to live with a few more changes yet.

Tazzie

[mazi]

Perhaps the lockdown is easing because the spike after VE Day never came, a small hope for the future?


Mike

[Guy Etchells]

8 people in Scotland!
People in each household don't have to remain apart from each other.

Sorry you do have to observe social distancing rules-

https://www.gov.scot/news/lockdown-begins-to-ease-in-phase-1/

“From tomorrow, two households will be allowed to meet in outdoor spaces up to a suggested maximum of eight people. However, it is important that physical distancing and hygiene rules are maintained.”

It also states-
“From tomorrow (29 May), one household can now meet up with another outdoors. This can be in one household’s garden, but physical distancing is still required. It is expected households will only meet one other household within the same day and up to a recommended maximum of eight people in the overall group.”

Rules for England & Wales below

England

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-six-people-can-meet-outside-under-new-measures-to-ease-lockdown

“Groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England from Monday 1 June, including in gardens and other private outdoor spaces, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed.”

Wales Rules will be announced by First Minister MarkDrayford at 12.30.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/can-i-meet-family-coronavirus-18327892

"From Monday, people from two different households in the same local area will be able to meet up outdoors. They must continue to maintain social distancing and strict hand hygiene.
We are also asking people to stay local – by local we mean, as a general rule, not travelling more than five miles from home to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading as people begin to travel more.”

Cheers
Guy