It is one of the pillars of social life in the United Kingdom. Pubs, but also restaurants and hair salons, will reopen on Saturday July 4, after more than three months of confinement. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people should respect social distancing measures to avoid a second wave of coronavirus contamination. He said he wanted the British to "enjoy the summer safely" and for the country to continue the progress made to roll back the pandemic.

Certain restrictions must nevertheless be respected, in pubs, the number of customers will be limited and they will have to give their contact details in order to allow their identification in the event that someone is subsequently tested positive for coronavirus.

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