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The Prime Minister will introduce a five-stage coronavirus warning system as part of a gradual relief from the blockade.

Boris Johnson will also leave behind the old catchphrase “stay home” and instead tell people thatstay alert, control the virus and save lives

A five-stage system managed by a new “joint biosecurity center” will detect increases in COVID-19 infection rates and judge how strict blocking measures and local distancing rules must be in England.

Watch the prime minister's statement at 7 p.m.

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With alert levels ranging from green (level one) to red (level five), Johnson is expected to say the nation is close to going from level four to three.

The UK blockade was introduced on March 23 to try to stem the spread of COVID-19 and, by law, must be reviewed every three weeks, with the next deadline expiring on Thursday.



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But on Sunday, Johnson will chair an emergency Cobra committee meeting before his prerecorded address airs at 7 p.m., with a few changes. potentially having effect as early as monday.

He is expected to tell people who cannot work from home that they can return to their workplaces while following the rules of social distancing.

Garden centers are likely to be reopened. And the limit of one type of exercise a day will be relaxed, while there will be tougher fines for those who break the rules.



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There are also reports that ministers plan a mandatory 14-day self-isolation period for people arriving at UK airports from any country other than the Republic of Ireland.

A larger 50-page document will be revealed on Monday that will describe how the UK economy will rebound after the virus outbreak forced the widespread closure of businesses.

But there is concern that many workers are still unwilling to return to work, as the figures suggest that coronavirus The death toll in the UK is over 30,000.



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A government scientific adviser told The Sunday Times that the UK could suffer more than 100,000 deaths by the end of the year if the blockade eases too quickly.

Union leaders have said they will not recommend that their members return to work until their safety can be guaranteed.

In The Observer, Unison, Unite, GMB, Usdaw and the Congress of Trade Unions wrote that workers must know that “ministers have listened and that we stay safe and save lives on the job as well.”



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Johnson told Sun on Sunday: “You have very few options to climb, but on the descent you must make sure you don’t run too fast, lose control and stumble.”

Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a £ 250m package to boost cycling and walking, warning that some forms of public transport may only operate at 10% of their capacity under the rules of social distancing.

Watch the prime minister's statement at 7 p.m.
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