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pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants to open in England may soon be able to their doors for the First Time since the lockdown began in March.

However, despite the easing of restrictions, A Trip to a local bar or Restaurant might experience a very different, as it was before the coronavirus.

when is the to start re-opening to?

In his government said That the hospitality area and includes pubs, bars and restaurants could open in the start "not earlier than 4. July", if Covid-19-safety guidelines were adhered to.

The government, details to be announced of what would be this policy, but it is expected to include rules of social distancing, increased hygiene measures and the protection of bar and restaurant staff.

It is a "more safe work-guidelines" for restaurants, pubs and bars "as soon as we can", the Business Secretary Alok Sharma coronavirus briefing said on Tuesday.

What Are The Rules now?

On 20 March, in order to prevent the spread of the Corona Virus

The only exceptions were cafes and canteens in a few selected places such as schools, hospitals and prisons.

Since then, many restaurants have started the food delivery service and take-aways to generate income, while the doors Are closed. Some pubs have already Are allowed to take Beers to offer.

Some of the pubs Are currently open, but may only be run, as takeaways

That the Minister could bring to allow to the front of the re-opening until mid-June, customers will be served outdoors.

Mr Sharma said on Tuesday: "We follow the roadmap to open our ambitions to these sectors from the 4. July at the earliest. "

What is with the rest of the UK?

outlined at the end of may.

However, the Scottish Government has not yet set a date for when this could take place to give.

Also in Wales, the First Minister Mark Drakeford about when the pubs re-open.

In Northern Ireland , the Executive Board is due to discuss the matter on 11 June.

What Are the main obstacles for the re-opening?

The Chief concern for many people in the hospitality industry is the issue of social distancing. Some have insisted That the current 2m distancing rule makes it impossible for bars, cafes and restaurants to make a profit.

Kate Nicholls , The Chief executive of the industry body, UK hospitality, says That with a 2m rule, the point of sale would only be able to make about 30% of the normal revenue, while 1m would increase to 60-75%.

What other measures could be taken?

The Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca, says he is considering a series of measures, to employees and workers safe in the midst of the pandemic.

customers Are likely to be the ability to order food via apps will be given, while the employees Are encouraged to wash their hands every 20 Minutes .

Meanwhile, the pub chain Wetherspoons has said, the staff Are glasses with face masks, and protection, and it is running a reduced menu.

to be replaced by bottles of ketchup and mayonnaise due to individual sachets. Also, customers Are encouraged to gardens to sit Outside In the pub, while Some Seating will be indoor areas separated by plexiglass screens.

How is the hospitality area coping with lockdown?

The hospitality area was the third largest employer in the country in the year 2018, according to the UK hospitality.

But many of the restaurants and cafes were already struggling, even before the Covid-19-eruption in The Face of rising rents and falling consumer spending.

Since the lockdown began, layoffs and closures have been announced, the chains such as and.

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3rdlargest UK employers in 2018

3. 2 million workers in the industry

99% of hospitality businesses Are to be expected, SMEs

£130bnannual sales in the year 2018

67%, That it is " months" before you get to go to the restaurant

source: UK hospitality, EY

thousands of workers in the industry under the government's job retention System, which allows you to 80% Your monthly salary of up to £2,500.

The largest part of the workforce is furloughed was recorded in accommodation and food services, such as hotels and restaurants,

What other countries have done?

in Many other countries have already re-opened restaurants, bars and cafes around The World . In Some cases, you had to use the - in France, for example, the recommended distance between the customer and the employee is 1m.

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Source of news: bbc.com