The Telegraph claims that the social distancing rule is now a topic of "live discussion" as ministers map out a plan to ease lockdown restrictions. However, businesses fear social distancing could be a devastating blow, with the hospitality industry the hardest hit if the two-metre rule remains in place. While some experts believe there is evidence that coronavirus does not spread significantly in the air, others have recommended that people should maintain an even greater distance. It comes as the UK's total coronavirus death toll reached 27,510 today, including deaths in care homes and in the wider community. Yesterday ministers warned that the UK should not risk following in the path of Germany - where cases have risen sharply since social distancing measures were eased.

Source: Daily Mirror May 02, 2020 01:58 UTC