As lockdown eases it is important that we remain vigilant and careful. Not just for ourselves but for others too.

We still have a lot to learn about this virus. But it is very clear that it is more vicious to some people than others.

We know that if someone has underlying health conditions they will be at more risk.

We know that it hits men harder than women.

We know that the heavier you are the worse it will be.

And we know that the elderly and frail are at most risk.

It’s why we must stay indoors if we have any symptoms to stop any further spread.

Equally we know that the risks to children are low. Since it is seven weeks since the schools closed, it is important that we do what we can to get children back to learning, so that this disease does not impair their development.

So our schools will be steadily reopened in a phased approach focusing on key years in a child’s development.

The scientific advice is that this approach is safe. So we can send our children to school but he rest of us have to be sensible about managing our own risk, be it through social distancing or self-isolation.

Throughout this process the Government has emphasised that public health is the primary concern.

There is huge economic and social cost from the lockdown and we must address that at the earliest opportunity.

But the public can be confident that the decision ministers are taking are safe.

We have not spent billions to preserve jobs just to delay an epidemic and further loss of life further down the line.

The Prime Minister knows he is lucky to have survived his fight with coronavirus. He is not likely to make a decision which puts anyone else at risk.