Piers Morgan refuses to hug friends and family – even after Boris Johnson relaxes rules

PIERS Morgan will refuse to hug his friends and family even after Boris Johnson relaxes coronavirus rules.

The Prime Minister is set to tell the nation that, as of next Monday, they can touch their nearest and dearest once again.

But Piers isn’t in any rush to give anyone a squeeze, taking to Twitter to announce he’ll be keeping his hands to himself.

He wrote: “Some personal news: My own hugging ban will continue indefinitely past May 17.”

He is likely to tell the nation to use their “personal judgement” and “common sense” when hugging pals and family members after May 17, sources say.

Brits have been starved of embraces for over a year, but the long wait will soon be over when the next stage of lockdown lifts.

At the moment anyone who doesn’t live together is advised to keep at least 1.5 metres away from others to stop the spread of the virus.

But, as first revealed by The Celeb Report it’s expected that people will be told they can finally hug their close friends and family again – but social distancing rules will be expected to stay for others.

Brits will be told they can decide on their own levels of risk “for their own circumstances” and take decisions into their own hands after months of advice from ministers about what to do.

Number 10 sources have told The Telegraph Mr Johnson is likely to tell the public tomorrow that everyone should use their “personal judgement” and their “common sense” when it comes to hugging friends and family after May 17.

It is thought that the PM will also confirm changes to the restrictions surrounding care home residents.

They are now allowed to go on trips to a family member’s garden or a park without having to self-isolate for 14 days when they return.