Updates on Sunday 31 May
People shielding in England to be allowed outdoors
Drop plan to reopen primaries to all pupils, ministers urged
Domestic competitive sport back on 1 June
Businesses 'will close if lockdown rules broken'
Matt Newsum
BBC News
Image source, Joanne BrightOur England coronavirus live page is over for the day, but we'll be back with the latest Covid-19 updates from 07:30 BST tomorrow.
As for this sunny Sunday, I'll leave you with a shot from our Big Picture series, taken in Devon by Joanne Bright.
Until tomorrow, stay safe and good night.
It can be difficult to stay positive when social distancing, self-isolating or even furloughed from work.
The National Health Service has given some useful tips on how to do the best for your mental well-being.
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Image source, Getty ImagesA netball international and qualified doctor who volunteered her services to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been describing the emotional aspects of rejoining the emergency department.
England's Layla Guscoth, 28, had been due to play for Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Australian league this summer, but on the cancellation of the tournament returned to England to "fulfil her duty".
"We get used to people dying as doctors, nurses and medical staff, but it doesn't make it any easier when you see it happening," Guscoth told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"I think the thing about Covid is the magnitude of the deaths. We're seeing a number of excess deaths at this time. You feel that more and more people are dying on a daily basis.
"For me, the main difficulty has been the communication thing, calling family members and having to break bad news over the phone is something I won't forget in a hurry."
Image source, Science Photo LibraryThe guidance around 'shielders', those individuals the government feels are most at risk from coronavirus, is to change in England from Monday.
Previously, those with existing medical conditions, those pregnant or those undergoing certain treatments were told to remain in their homes for 12 weeks, and seek help for food and medicine deliveries.
This regularly-updated explainer will help you decide if you need to shield.
Image source, GoogleMore than 200 Cheltenham Town fans have paid £25 each to have their face on cardboard cut-outs at Whaddon Road.
While coronavirus measures are in place the club's matches will be played behind closed doors - without fans.
The Robins set up the crowdfunding event on Saturday to raise money for the club, with 10% going to the Hollie Gazzard Trust.
It hit 70% of its target overnight.
The club is hoping for its "artificial army" of fans to fill the Paddock for their first play off semi-final game next month.
Image source, Getty ImagesAbout 250,000 weddings take place in the UK each year - adding an estimated £10bn to the economy.
They also take some planning, with venues sometimes booked years in advance to get the right date for the big day. However, ceremonies this year have been devastated by the coronavirus outbreak.
If yours was cancelled, or you are thinking about postponing, what are your rights - and are you entitled to a refund?
There is useful information around the available options here.
Image source, PA MediaHundreds of people have taken to Ruislip Lido in north-west London to enjoy the sunshine.
There were signs up to remind people to keep 2 metres apart and adhere to coronavirus rules and guidelines.
The lido is a reservoir and artificial beach in the borough of Hillingdon.
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Image source, PA MediaThe Department of Health and Social Care has reiterated the need for those with coronavirus symptoms to self-isolate.
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Image source, Getty ImagesOlympic silver medalist Gail Emms says she is "uneasy" at the falling numbers of people attending the testing site where she has volunteered during the coronavirus outbreak.
The 42-year-old swapped the badminton shuttlecock for the testing swab in the government's bid to meet a 25,000 tests-per-day target.
"We are in a good situation where people are not showing symptoms and are not coming for tests," she told BBC Radio 5 Live. "However, as we know lots of people do not have symptoms with the virus.
"That is the one thing - I feel a bit uneasy because I have all these tests and I'm ready, but if we don't have people coming through, we don't know that information."
The government has responded to Emms' comments in a statement: “We have significantly increased testing capacity so everyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now able to be tested and have already carried out more than four million tests.
"With the launch of NHS Test and Trace we will continue to send a clear message that anybody who develops symptoms of coronavirus should get tested through either our regional testing centres or by ordering a home testing kit. This will help us identify, contain and control the virus and save lives.”
Image source, Getty ImagesThe arrival of a new month tomorrow coincides with the relaxing of lockdown measures in England, when people will be able to meet in groups of up to six people in outdoor spaces like parks or private gardens - as long as they remain 2m (6ft) apart.
Here are just a handful of recommendations from Dr Xand van Tulleken to ensure you stick to the rules.
Image source, House of CommonsA Labour MP has apologised and stood down from her frontbench role after admitting breaching lockdown rules.
Rosie Duffield met her partner in her Canterbury constituency for a five-hour walk when he was still living with his wife, the Mail on Sunday reported., external
Guidance in place at the time in April banned people socialising with anyone from outside their own household.
The MP said she took responsibility for her actions and would quit her role as an opposition whip in the Commons.
A couple whose IVF treatment was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic say struggling to start a family has been "heart-wrenching".
Clinics such as Bourn Hall fertility clinic in Cambridgeshire were closed teporarily, delaying the process for those trying to conceive.
Jenna and Shaun, from Hertford, were two of those affected, although treatments have now restarted.
"Having the rug pulled beneath you, it sucks. It's completely out of your hands," said Jenna, adding it had been difficult to watch others fall pregnant.
A golf club is offering a reward after turf was stolen from its 9th green.
Henbury Golf Club, in Bristol, which reopened this week, described the vandalism as "sad and depressing".
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Image source, @London999Met Police officers were called to Springfield Estate in Clapton at about 21:00 BST
Hundreds of people were at an unlicensed party in east London breaching lockdown rules.
Met Police officers were called to Springfield Estate in Clapton at about 21:00 BST where a large number of people had gathered.
Footage shows a DJ booth was set up and those who attended were not socially distancing by keeping two metres apart.
A small number of arrests were made for various offences and a Taser was used on one person who was arrested.
Offences included assault on an emergency worker and breach of the peace.
Image source, Rex FeaturesHorse racing and snooker will be the first sports to resume behind closed doors on Monday, 1 June, following Saturday's announcement by Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden.
Professional jockey Hayley Turner says all staff have been well-briefed, changing facilities have been amended, and hygiene measures are in place around the courses.
"It's all been very thorough and it's been explained very clearly to us so that's good," Turner told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Horse racing is a non-contact sport.
"It's able to be monitored and can stick to the two-metre rule. And it's a massive industry as well - there's thousands of people whose livelihoods are relying on it getting back up and running again."
Cornwall Council has received 2,319 complaints about businesses suspected of flouting lockdown rules
Enforcement officers in Cornwall have dealt with more than 2,000 complaints about businesses suspected of flouting lockdown rules.
Cornwall Council said it received 2,319 complaints between the end of March and 26 May.
Some were repeat complaints and 78% were related to holiday accommodation.
The council said officers had to issue three formal closure notices while 60 businesses only stopped after a written warning, but that most businesses were quick to comply when asked to stop trading.
Image source, Sue MitchellAlthough age, existing medical conditions and factors such as weight can place people at a higher risk of contracting coronavirus, the disease is capable of affecting anyone.
Dr John Wright, from Bradford Royal Infirmary, tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.
A distribution centre delivering tens of thousands of food parcels to Birmingham's most needy has been set up at a student union building.
Donated and unwanted food is taken to Aston University
Donated and unwanted food is taken to Aston University to be packed up, with volunteers helping to run the service involving 70 organisations.
The university was inspired to offer the use of the building after realising some international students were struggling to access help.
Karen Creavin, from The Active Wellbeing Society, which works to develop healthy, happy communities, said: "We are still now, even at this point three months in, still getting stories of people who haven't eaten for a considerable amount of time, who don't know where their next meal's coming from. It's shocking."
Image source, Bryony HopkinsMedical advice has consistently highlighted the greater risk of coronavirus to those with existing health conditions, and the prospect can be "terrifying", says BBC Ouch's Bryony Hopkins, who has Crohn's disease.
She contracted coronavirus, but the positive news is that even those at high risk like Ms Hopkins have had a resilient enough immune system to beat the virus.
"After eight days, my symptoms eased," she says. "My suppressed immune system had done a good job.
"I am not alone in my story. There are many people, like me, considered high risk who have made a full recovery."
Image source, Rex FeaturesPremier League players were the "last to be consulted" about the suitability of a return to play next month, says England international defender Tyrone Mings.
'Project Restart' is the league's push to resume during the coronavirus pandemic, with no games since early March.
Speaking to the Daily Mail,, external Aston Villa defender Mings added: "The motives are possibly 100% financially driven rather than integrity driven."
The Premier League did not comment on Mings' statements when contacted by BBC Sport.
English football's top flight has conducted 3,882 tests for the virus on players and staff at clubs in recent weeks, with 12 positive results.
No individual tested positive from 1,130 tests conducted on Thursday and Friday.
Fixtures will resume, pending government safety advice and ongoing testing results, on 17 June.
