Stick to Covid rules as end of England lockdown approaches, public warned

Warning comes amid signs people are already mingling more before next step of easing restrictions

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The public have been warned to keep abiding by Covid rules as the end of lockdown approaches, amid a falling sense of risk" and fresh data showing increased mingling between households.

Before the further easing of rules in England on Monday - when outside meetings will be permitted in private gardens for groups of six - the public already appears to be feeling more comfortable seeing others.