Venues can host 20 patrons at a time from that date.

That could be increased to 50 from June 22 and up to 100 by mid-July.

Mr Andrews encouraged the public to adhere to social distancing rules.

"Do the right thing, take things seriously," he said.

"Getting these venues up and running is very important, as long as it is done safely."

Many restaurants in the south-west have been functioning as takeaway-only options during the restrictions while some pubs have been forced to shut their doors altogether.

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