'Localised; restrictions could be imposed following any lifting of lockdown measures in Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, says UK Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove during daily briefing
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Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says the UK government is working with employers and unions on safety in workplaces.
At today's Downing Street briefing Michael Gove was asked how people could be assured that it was safe to venture out again, if and when lockdown measures are eased.
"The British public has shown amazing stoicism and understanding of the need for lockdown measures," he said.
"We are working with employers and unions about working safely.
"The strategy (for lifiting the lockdown) is for a phased approach that allows us to monitor the impact and challenges on public health and, if necessary, in a specific localised way we can pause or change as required."
He also said personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided as necessary, varying "from setting to setting".
He repeated the message delivered earlier this week that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will give more details of the "road map" to returning to normal life later this week.
More details were also given on plans to pilot a new app aiming to track and trace contacts of Covid-19 victims.
It will be piloted on the Isle of Wight where it is hoped more than 50 per cent of the population will sign up to use the service.
Stephen Powis , NHS England medical director, said the app would be part of a "suite of measures" aimed at controlling the spread of Covid-19 in the community, including a continuation of self-isolation measures for those displaying symptoms.
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