'More questions than answers' - What Gazette readers thought of Boris Johnson's 'road map' for easing coronavirus lockdown

But his so-called 'road map’ for easing the Covid-19 lockdown has drawn criticism from some, with businesses, unions and police among those calling for clarity on what happens next.

As the broadcast took place, dozens of readers got in touch with us on social media to share their views on the future fight against coronavirus.

The key points from Sunday’s address include the introduction of a new Covid Alert System with levels between one and five, unlimited amount of outdoor exercise from Wednesday, May 13 and bigger fines for those who break social distancing rules.

People who cannot work from home are also being actively encouraged to go back to work from today (Monday, May 11) – but that public transport should be avoided.

This is what you had to say on the Shields Gazette Facebook page:

Pete Bogg: “Clear as mud, no change there. No reference to R value by region, will we see it tomorrow?”

Vivienne Hinds: “Think what he said was very vague he didn’t say a lot really except construction and manufacturing can return and schools may return for Year 6 etc.”

Flash Bynature: “Not all construction is outside and in some cases will require a breach of social distancing, so how do you do this without wasting PPE/RPE still being required on frontline health and care staff etc?”

Mark Surtees: “More questions than answers. Vague without true guidance and definitely no detailed plan. No substance at all!”

Fiona Hall: “So it’s really just allowing what people have been doing anyway.”

Lindsay Hodgson: “Seven weeks of wasted time!”

June Bains: “We will have to look out for ourselves.”

Agnes George: “More confused than ever!”

John Penny: “You can cry ‘stay home’ till the cows come home but when they see these things still happening, like unnecessary businesses open, people are going to ignore.”

Martyn Harries: “We are doomed … the public are going to just run a mock now.”

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