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And what about Christmas?
The five-day relaxation of the lockdown over Christmas has been scrapped due to concerns about an increase in cases. The Prime Minister announced on December 19 that a maximum of eight people from three households can mix on Christmas Day alone. The travel ban will also be temporarily lifted on December 25.
The emergency speech followed talks with the prime ministers of Wales, Northern Ireland and Micheal Gove, and England and Wales face similar restrictions over Christmas.
The meeting comes after scientists asked the government to review plans to allow households to mingle over Christmas, following a spike in coronavirus cases.
Before the meeting, he said: “I think there are reasons for us to analyze whether we tighten the flexibilities that were given more in terms of duration and number of people gathered.
“And I will consider the views of the other nations; if we can reach a four-nation agreement, I think it would be preferable.”
“If that is not possible, of course we will consider within the Scottish government what we believe is appropriate.”
Sturgeon added: “If you can avoid mingling with other homes during Christmas, especially indoors, do so.
“But if you think it’s essential to do so, and we’ve tried to be pragmatic in acknowledging that some people will, then cut back on your unnecessary contacts as much as possible between now and then.
Scotland deviated from the UK-wide coronavirus Christmas plan within 24 hours of its announcement.
If people feel it is “essential” to meet other people indoors, he said this should only be for one day and not overnight.
On November 26, the Scottish government set a limit of eight people over the age of 12 for Christmas gatherings. They also emphasized that homes must remain two meters apart while inside.
Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon also suggested that families give each other Christmas vouchers, for health and financial reasons, and warned that she will tighten Christmas restrictions on limits on Thursday.
As it stands, three households can meet indoors, outdoors, or in a place of worship at Christmas, as long as they are not meeting with each other and are not meeting in pubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Hugs will be allowed, residents of the nursing home under 65 can visit family members, and Christmas religious services can be held.
Can I travel to Scotland after the blockade?
Under Scottish regulations, you should not travel between Scotland and the rest of the UK unless you have a reasonable excuse, such as for work, education or essential shopping.
These rules, which will be kept under review, mean that you cannot yet travel to Scotland for non-essential reasons now that the lockdown has ended in England.
Other exceptions include travel for medical care, child care or joint parenting, and a full list can be found on the Scottish government website.
What are the new levels?
The five-tier system considers Scottish council areas to be subject to different limitations depending on the infection rate.
Scotland as a whole is subject to general rules, such as remote work where possible, mandatory masks in public transport and the prohibition of non-essential travel to or from level 3+ areas.
Level 0 (low)
Tier 0 will see the most lenient restrictions applied to low risk areas in Scotland.
Indoor domestic mixing in homes and public places will be allowed up to a maximum of eight people from three households. It will allow to socialize outdoors up to a maximum of 15 people from five households.
Hospitality venues will be allowed to open during normal licensing hours, although social distancing rules will still apply.
Hotel stays will be allowed. However, non-essential travel to / from level 3+ areas in the UK will be prohibited.
Non-essential stores, hair salons, movie theaters and libraries will remain open.
Gyms will remain open and all sports will be allowed.
Weddings, funerals and places of worship will be limited to a maximum of 50 people.
Indoor and outdoor events with restricted numbers will be allowed, with the exception of indoor grouped standing events.
Level 1
Domestic mixing indoors will be prohibited, except for exceptions such as care tasks. Socializing will be allowed outdoors and in public places up to a limit of six people from two households.
The indoor and outdoor catering establishments will remain open until 10:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. last entry).
Hotel stays will be allowed. However, non-essential travel to / from level 3+ areas in the UK will be prohibited.
Non-essential stores, hair salons, movie theaters and libraries will remain open.
The gyms will remain open and all sports will be allowed, with the exception of indoor contact sports practiced by those over 18 years of age.
Weddings and funerals will be limited to a maximum of 20 people and places of worship will be restricted to a maximum of 50 people.
Indoor / outdoor seated events with restricted numbers will be allowed, but grouped standing events will not be allowed.
Level 2
Socialization restrictions will remain unchanged from level 1.
Closed hospitality establishments will close at 8:00 p.m. (last entry at 7:00 p.m.) and alcohol can only be served with a main meal. The outdoor hospitality venues can remain open until 10:30 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM).
Hotel stays will be allowed, but non-essential travel to / from level 3+ areas in the UK will be prohibited.
Non-essential stores, hair salons, movie theaters and libraries will remain open.
The gyms will remain open and all sports will be allowed, with the exception of indoor contact sports practiced by those over 18 years of age.
Weddings and funerals will be limited to a maximum of 20 people and places of worship will be restricted to a maximum of 50 people.
Level 3
Socializing restrictions will remain unchanged from level 2, but the maximum number of people at weddings, funerals, and religious ceremonies will be limited to 20.
There will be more limits in public places with closures of cinemas, arcades and bingo halls. Home events will also be prohibited.
Hospitality establishments will be prohibited from selling alcohol and will close at 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm). Non-essential shops and hair salons will remain open.
The gyms will remain open, but indoor exercise will be limited to individual workouts. Outdoor exercise will be limited to non-contact sports with the exception of those under 18 years of age. Professional sports will continue.
Hotel stays will be allowed when necessary. Only non-essential hotel stays will be allowed for local residents.
Level 4 (very high)
Scots in areas with severe Covid-19 outbreaks will be placed in near-full locks, with travel restrictions and instructions to stay at home.
The restrictions for socializing remain the same as in the Level 3 areas, but Sturgeon advised people to stay home as much as possible.
Non-essential shops and hospitality establishments will close without exception.
Hair salons and other close contact services (for example, estheticians) will close.
Home work is recommended for all industries with the exception of essential jobs, outdoor jobs, construction and manufacturing jobs.
Non-essential travel in or out of Level 4 areas will be prohibited and public transportation should only be used when essential.
Gyms will close and outdoor sports will be restricted to non-contact games. However, professional sports can continue.
Informal child care is allowed for the children of key workers, and formal child care will be subject to “selective intervention.”
As of Friday, December 11, no local authority is under level 4 restrictions.
What areas are at what level?
The five-tier system assigns a level of restrictions in each of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas from zero to four.
Level 0
No local authority will be at level 0 (the most forgiving level) as of November 2.
Level 1
Seven local authorities are subject to level 1 restrictions:
- Highlands
- Moray
- Orkney
- Shetland
- Western islands
- Scottish borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
Level 2
Seven local authorities have been assigned to level 2:
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Argyll & Bute
- East Lothian
- Midlothian
Level 3
20 local authorities are classified at level 3:
- Fife
- Angus
- Perth and Kinross
- North Ayrshire
- Inverclyde
- Edinburgh city
- Clackmannanshire
- Falkirk
- Dundee
- City of Glasgow
- Renfrewshire
- East Renfrewshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- West Dunbartonshire
- North Lanarkshire
- South Lanarkshire
- East Ayrshire
- South Ayrshire
- Stirling
- West Lothian
Level 4
As of 6:00 p.m. on December 11, there are no local authorities on level 4.
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