Some businesses reopen as Phase One begins

Several thousand businesses across the country have reopened
today as part of the first phase of the lifting of Covid-19
restrictions. Among those who returning to work for the first time
in weeks are outdoor workers, including those employed in
construction, as well as landscaping and gardening. Hardware
stores, garden centres, farmers markets, opticians and hearing aid
testing services along with those selling office products, electrical,
IT and phone equipment are also resuming trade. However, on
Friday the Government decided homeware shops, originally listed
in phase one of the road map, may not reopen.

Meanwhile people are reminded that to protect yourself from
Covid-19 you should:
• Keep a space of 2 metres (6.5 feet) between you and other
people
• Practice good hand hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette
• Avoid crowded areas
• Don’t shake hands or make close contact with other people,
if possible

Covid-19 has not gone away