The Prime Minister will address the nation from Downing Street’s new £2.6million briefing room at 5pm this evening.
His press conference comes as people in England are now allowed to meet in groups of six outdoors and organised sport returns.
Lockdown restrictions have been eased today in part two of the first step of the roadmap back to normality, earlier this month all children returned to the classrooms for the first time since January.
However, there are concerns the easing of restrictions could lead to a spike in cases, with a third wave of the deadly virus already spreading through the EU.
Tonight, the Prime Minister will urge the public not to abuse the relaxation of the rules and to continue abiding by social distancing rules.
Ahead of today, Mr Johnson said: “I know how much people have missed the camaraderie and competition of organised sport, and how difficult it has been to restrict physical activities – especially for children.
“But we must remain cautious, with cases rising across Europe and new variants threatening our vaccine rollout.
“Despite today’s easements, everyone must continue to stick to the rules, remember hands, face, space, and come forward for a vaccine when called.”
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