THIS week saw the first major bit of normality make a return as non-essential shops and outdoor food and drink venues reopened.
In the North-East and North Yorkshire, hundreds of pubs, restaurants and cafes reopened as did thousands of shops and businesses on Monday.
It marked the completion of step two of the Government's roadmap out of national lockdown restrictions.
But what restrictions are next to be lifted? We've looked at some of the key points listed on the Government's guidance on step three.
The next set of restrictions, which will include easing of measures for mixing indoors, are expected to be eased on May 17.
You'll be able to meet indoors
If the rules continue to be relaxed at the pace they are, you'll be able to mix with other people indoors in private homes and at indoor venues.
The guidance says that from May 17, up to two households - or six individuals from other households (the rule-of-six) will be able to mix indoors again.
It states that this will apply the likes of homes, entertainment venues, the hospitality industry - and include B&Bs, hostels and hotels.
It also states that overnight stays will once again be allowed at other people's homes but as long as the rule-of-six is observed.
Currently, people can stay in self-contained accomodation anywhere within the UK but as long as the group is made up of people from just one household, or support bubble.
The guidance says: "The Government will lift most legal restrictions on meeting others outdoors, but gatherings of more than 30 people outdoors will remain illegal.
"Indoors, people will be able to meet socially in a group of 6, or with 1 other household, though it may be possible to go further than this at Step 3 depending on the data.
"People will be asked to follow guidance on how to meet safely, for example by minimising the size of gatherings and meeting outdoors where possible."
More businesses will be allowed to reopen
Although lots of businesses reopened their doors on Monday, lots of venues have had to remain closed as the Government remains cautious on easing too many rules at once.
But from May 17, the guidance states that indoor entertainment and attractions such as indoor theme parks, cinemas and theatres will be allowed to open.
As previously mentioned the hospitality sector will also be included with restaurants, cafes and pubs also allowed to serve food and drink indoors.
But although more businesses will be allowed to reopen, the Government's home working message is likely to remain in place from May 17.
Outdoor sports and entertainment can resume
In step three, football stadiums would be allowed to welcome fans back as the rules on outdoor seated events are relaxed.
The guidance says that all remaining outdoor entertainment (including performances), outdoor events and outdoor seated events can resume.
But implementing a limit as to how many people will be allowed into venues, it says outdoor venues will be limited to 4,000 (or half-full) people.
Meanwhile outdoor seated venues will be limited to up to 10,000 (or a quarter-full) people.
More guests at weddings and other events
At this step, weddings, receptions, funerals, and commemorative events including wakes can proceed with up to 30 guests.
A broader range of stand-alone life events will also be permitted at this step, including bar mitzvahs and christenings.
The guidance states: "Up to 30 people will be able to attend weddings, receptions and wakes, as well as funerals.
"This limit will also apply to other types of significant life events including bar mitzvahs and christenings."
To view the full guidance - click here
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