UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson could ease the coronavirus restrictions in the country before the 7 May lockdown deadline, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. According to the newspaper, the UK prime minister could "modify" elements of the lockdown "if scientific advice allows for it." Johnson is returning to work on Monday after having recovered from COVID-19. According to British media reports, Johnson will be meeting with Health Secretary Matt Hancock and may host the daily coronavirus briefing on Monday. The prime minister revealed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus in late March and was transferred to intensive care with persistent COVID-19 symptoms at the start of April//sputnik