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Coronavirus: Lockdown eased across UK and calls to extend self-employed support
May 29, 2020
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday morning. We'll have another update for you at 18:00 BST.
1. Lockdown restrictions eased across the UK
In the latest small step towards a return to normality, people from two different households in Scotland can now meet outdoors after 66 days in full lockdown. Similar measures are to be announced for Wales later, coming into force on Monday - which is also when up to six people from different homes in England will be able to gather. Northern Ireland, meanwhile, looks ahead to 8 June for the reopening of retail parks and even outdoor weddings with 10 guests.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption In all cases, social distancing measures require people to remain 2m (6ft 6in) apart
2. Calls to extend help for self-employed
While the government has committed to funding 80% of furloughed employees' monthly pay - up to £2,500 - until October, support for the self-employed runs out this weekend. A cross-party group of 114 MPs is calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend that help.
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3. Coronavirus rehab centre takes first patients
The NHS Seacole Centre, a hospital dedicated to helping coronavirus patients recover from the long-term effects of the illness, receives its first patients. The NHS says Covid-19 patients will need treatment for heart, lung or muscle therapy, wounds caused by having a tube inserted in the windpipe, and psychological or social care.
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