Norfolk residents urged to stick to the rules ahead of further easing of lockdown
"If we want this to run smoothly, we need to keep following the rules."
That's the message from Norfolk's Deputy Director of Public Health who is urging caution ahead of Monday's further easing of lockdown restrictions.
Diane Steiner says Norfolk's current Covid case rate is around 22 per 100,000, that's down from 38.1 the previous week.
She said: "If we want this to run smoothly, we need to keep following the rules - washing your hands, keeping your distance, only meeting people outside and observing the rule of six people or two families."
The message comes as the Government confirmed that the next phase of the roadmap will go ahead as planned on the 12th April.
Diane Steiner added: "If you have access to testing through workplaces, schools or community testing, we would encourage you to take it up.
"Regular testing will help us to find those one-in-three people who have Covid without any symptoms, which will help stop transmission."
Which lockdown rules are changing on Monday?
Hairdressers and nail salons can reopen
From 12th April, personal care premises including hairdressers and beauty and nail salons will be permitted to reopen.
Outdoor hospitality resumes
From 12th April, pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues will be allowed to serve people outdoors. There will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although you must order via table service.
Non-essential retail will resume
Non-essential retail can resume from 12th April.
Gyms reopen
Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms can reopen from 12th April (but only for use by people on their own or in household groups). Spas will also reopen, but saunas and steam rooms will remain closed until stage 3.
Self contained accommodation
Self-contained accommodation such as campsites and holiday lets where indoor facilities are not shared with other households can also reopen in Step 2 of lockdown easing, taking place on the 12th April.
Driving lessons will resume
From 12th April driving lessons will be allowed to resume, as will theory tests, motorcycle lessons, lorry lessons and tests, car and trailer tests and minibus lessons and tests. Driving tests will restart from 22nd April.
Public buildings will reopen
Public buildings including libraries and community centres will also be allowed to reopen from 12th April.
Outdoor attractions will reopen
Outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks and outdoor cinemas can reopen from 12th April.
Two care home visitors per resident
Each care home resident will be allowed two designated visitors from 12th April instead of one.
More guests at weddings and funerals
Up to 15 guests can attend weddings, outdoor receptions and commemorative events including wakes from 12th April. Meanwhile, up to 30 people can attend funerals.