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by Tiffany Bakker, Merryn Johns, AFP
6th Apr 2021 5:56 AM
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (local time) confirmed pubs and restaurants could reopen to serve outdoors in a week's time, as COVID restrictions are lifted, but sounded a note of caution on international travel resuming.
Speaking at a televised press conference, Mr Johnson said criteria for moving forward with a second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions in England had been met.
From April 12, non-essential retail, gyms, hairdressers and outdoor hospitality will reopen in England, Mr Johnson confirmed.
"I will be going to the pub myself and cautiously but irreversibly raising a pint of beer to my lips," joked the British PM, who emphasised caution when he first unveiled the plans in February.