A relaxing of some lockdown guidelines is not a signal to relax completely.

Boris Johnston has announced that non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen in England from June 15.

Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from June 1.

This slight relaxing of lockdown restrictions should not be met with a complete abandonment of reason - in fact, social distancing, hygiene and shielding the vulnerable become even more important as some restrictions are lifted.

The ability to shop safely relies on each and everyone of us taking the virus seriously, and maintaining proper distancing and hygiene while out and about.

Aside from the risk of contracting and passing the virus on to your loved ones, a failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in lockdown once again being tightened.

Please also bear in mind that businesses owners and retail staff will likely be very anxious about their stores reopening - the most we can do to reassure them is to show them as much respect, courtesy and willingness to follow the rules as possible.

There may be light at the tunnel - but racing towards it will not bring about the end of restrictions to our day to day lives, it may in fact do the opposite.