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May 12, 2020

UK govt sets out phased plan to ease virus lockdown

LONDON: The British government on Monday published what it said was a "cautious roadmap" to ease the seven-week coronavirus lockdown in England, notably recommending people wear facemasks in some public settings.But the devolved governments in Scotland and Wales have opted for a more cautious approach, keeping the strictest stay-at-home measures in place to contain the outbreak. Northern Ireland is due to publish its recommendations as early as Tuesday, according to media reports.Prime...