Outdoor organised activities for children are limited to 15 under 12s which includes a maximum of two adult facilitators. Scotland's 'stay local' lockdown rule will be axed 10 days early from this Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. Rules around work carried out in private properties will also be tightened - with only work for "maintenance, upkeep and functioning" to be allowed, rather than for example painting and decorating. But separate figures by National Records of Scotland put the total number of people to have died with confirmed or suspected cases of the virus at 7,074. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Outdoor visitor attractions, such as parks and gardens and the outdoor areas of zoos may remain open, to enable exercise and recreation to be undertaken with appropriate physical distancing in place, but should only be visited in line with travel restrictions. "Think instead about how you minimise your interactions to the bare essentials to remove as many opportunities as possible for the virus to spread. Finally, the first minister said the wording of the stay at home law will be altered to "close an apparent loophole" by preventing people from leaving home for an essential purpose and then remaining outdoors for non-essential reasons. Updated 6 April 2021 . Published from its offices at 200 Renfield Street Glasgow and printed in Scotland by Newsquest (Herald & Times) a division of Newsquest Media Group Ltd, registered in England & Wales with number 01676637 at Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe HP10 9TY – a Gannett company. Retail organisations have warned that the new restrictions could be "revenue-crushing" for many businesses and would further harm already struggling retail and hospitality firms. Collections must also be outdoors, with appointments staggered to avoid queuing. Other services or procedures which require physical contact or close physical proximity between a provider and a customer and are not ancillary to medical, health, or social care services. Scots told to stick to new lockdown rules ahead of Easter weekend as country faces 'precarious' position Scots have been told to stick to the new Covid-19 … Visitor attractions’ retail and hospitality facilities will be closed. The “stay at home” order is re-introduced, and people are not allowed to … It said this could lead to the NHS being "overwhelmed" in some areas "even under a 'stay at home' scenario". Community centres can continue to operate for the delivery of essential services only, such as emergency shelter, medical services or meals for the homeless. Takeaways permitted for alcohol and food at all levels, as per existing arrangements, though operators should be mindful of any gatherings developing in the vicinity of their premises following the off-sale of alcohol/food. And it said the government must publish "compelling" evidence to justify the tightening of restrictions. New lockdown easing measures come into force today across Scotland today. ©Copyright 2001-2021. Once you register you will get priority access to see online delivery slots. Funerals can take place with a maximum capacity of 20, provided the venue’s capacity allows for two-metre physical distancing. Travel within Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new rules on Monday afternoon, as the latest restrictions came into effect from midnight today in all Level 4 areas of the country and will continue throughout the month. Food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops, Off-licences and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries), Pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists, Building merchants and suppliers of products and tools used in building work and repairs, Banks, building societies, credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs, cash points and undertakings which by way of business operate a currency exchange office, transmit money (or any representation of money) by any means or cash cheques which are made payable to customers, Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody services, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health, Agricultural supplies shops and agricultural markets, Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery, drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this sub-paragraph, Beauty and nail services (including make-up), Fashion design, dress-fitting and tailoring, Complementary and alternative medicine services requiring physical contact or close physical proximity between persons, but not osteopathy and chiropractic services. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. However, you must by law wear a face covering, unless you are exempt, and comply with the physical distancing measures that are in place. SCOTLAND lockdown rules have changed today following a press conference from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who has now levelled new national measures to … First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that it essentially meant that if people were working from home during the lockdown last year, they must do so again this time. What are Scotland's six new lockdown rules? Scotland lockdown rules: New Covid restrictions explained in full, when they start and how long they last The new measures will come into force at midnight on Monday. Anyone who needs accommodation while moving home. Supermarkets have also increased the number of ways to shop and have shopping delivered which are available now. First minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a five-phase "route map" for the "relaxation" of the coronavirus lockdown in Scotland. We explain what this means for people with heart and circulatory conditions. Nicola Sturgeon this afternoon announced tough new … Health Protection Scotland continues to update its guidance for health protection teams and healthcare practitioners as the situation evolves, as well as providing guidance for non-healthcare settings including schools, places of detention, and separate guidance for social care settings. Read about our approach to external linking. New lockdown restrictions come into effect in Scotland on Saturday. This is similar to the lockdown of March last year. The exceptions are different in each case as they align with wider restrictions at each level. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Essential Visits only are currently permitted, such as End of Life, birth partners, children, patients with mental health issues including dementia, learning disabilities, autism. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. ", The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said the new rules would "only add to the growing desperation of businesses who have put finance and time aside to make their business Covid compliant, only to have to close anyway, with no clear route back to reopening. Gaza says Sunday was 'deadliest day' so far. An evidence paper published by the Scottish government, which informed the latest restrictions, said Scotland's R number showed the virus was "likely in another growth phase" - although Ms Sturgeon said there were some signs that the lockdown was "starting to stabilise" the virus. This page covers the lockdown rules in Scotland. Scotland will be plunged into a new national lockdown from MIDNIGHT: Sturgeon orders Scots to stay at home for all of January by LAW. New Scottish lockdown rules: The rules will apply both in and outdoors, as well as in hospitality (Image: GETTY) The Scottish government has also made mask-wearing mandatory for people in indoor hospitality venues unless eating or drinking, but staff must wear them at all times. We've already seen two health boards postponing all non-urgent surgical procedures as an increase in Covid cases puts growing pressure on the system. 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The changes are among six new rules that will come into force on Saturday. … Unregulated activities for parents and children under five years old such as baby and toddler groups that take place outdoors are permitted. However, if one member of a household gets coronavirus, there is a strong likelihood that other members of that household will also catch it. Its experts are warning the NHS could be overwhelmed even under a 'stay at home' scenario. Anyone who requires accommodation to attend a funeral. Support groups and one-to-one support should be delivered remotely where possible, but support may be delivered in-person if remote delivery is not possible and they are essential for people’s wellbeing. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A further tightening of coronavirus restrictions across Scotland has been announced by … Wards that would usually treat people recovering from hip or knee replacements for example may need to be converted into Covid wards. The relaxation of tough restrictions begins with the lifting of the 'Stay at Home' message today ahead of the … Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards the total number of people permitted to gather outdoors. It was the highest daily total of cases since May 16 and a significant increase on the 123 cases which were announced on Sunday. You can go on public transport for essential journeys. VideoHomes and buildings destroyed in Israel and Gaza, Eurovision winner says contest is history for him, The cost of calling out a 'rape joke' VideoThe cost of calling out a 'rape joke', Lebanon: A country in free-fall. Patients in hospital with a confirmed case rose by 77 to 1,794, while 134 people are in intensive care units. No, all leisure and entertainment premises must be closed (except for use in limited circumstances). They are limited to a maximum of seven adults and unlimited children aged under five. Scotland goes back into lockdown as the new variant of the virus gains a foothold. If you cannot work from home, if you live or work in an area in lockdown, you should not go to work. These include travelling to school, essential shopping, healthcare, childcare, informal exercise or to provide care. All holiday accommodation is closed to tourism. Analysis: Business clicks but doesn’t collect, overwhelmed even under a 'stay at home' scenario. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. 26 April 2021. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. People who live in different places can form an "extended household" in the following circumstances: If two adults are in a relationship and they do not live together, they, and any children they each live with, can agree to form an 'extended household'. Yes, but wedding ceremonies and civil partnership registrations can take place with a maximum capacity of five people with distancing rules in place. Anyone who requires accommodation to attend a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration. Only shops selling essential items - such as clothing, footwear, baby equipment, homeware and books - will be allowed to offer click and collect. To carry out repairs and maintenance that would otherwise threaten the household’s health and safety, To deliver goods or shopping, where essential, To deliver, install or repair key household furniture and appliances such as washing machines, fridges and cookers, To support a home move, for example, furniture removal. VideoTelling the tales of the northwest Highlands, The app that lets you pay to control another person's life. When carrying out essential work in someone’s house, tradespeople should stay two metres apart from the people who live there, wear a face covering and follow good hand and respiratory hygiene. Face-to-face services can continue where this is essential. VideoLebanon: A country in free-fall, Why Nigeria has failed to defeat Boko Haram, The words that reveal if you are an extrovert or an introvert, Telling the tales of the northwest Highlands. These are the difficult choices many health boards will face over the coming weeks. This can include providing emotional support for someone whose wellbeing is at risk, including for those who are isolated because of disability or a caring situation. Easing of lockdown rules is delayed in Scotand’s biggest city. Email us at letters@thenational.scot if you want to have your say. Indoor sports facilities are closed but outdoor gyms can remain open. Although you can travel for these purposes, you should stay as close to home as possible. Travelling to and from other parts of the UK . They also include a ban on drinking alcohol outdoors in level four areas - … Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards this number. Scotland's lockdown begins as strict new rules start — here's what it means for you Mainland Scotland has returned to lockdown until at least the end of January in a bid to combat further spread of the new coronavirus strain. From January 5 to January 29, schools can only open to in-person learning for children of key workers and vulnerable children, with remote learning for all other children and young people from January 11 to January 29. And statutory guidance will also be published for employers to support people working from home. The changes are among six new rules that will come into force on Saturday. A full list of exemptions can be found here. Anyone who is unable to return to their main residence. You can stay in tourist accommodation but should not stay in someone else's house. You should also provide either a hand towel for each visiting household or paper towels and a safe disposal option. What will the Level 3 … They also include a ban on drinking alcohol outdoors in level four areas - which includes mainland Scotland and some islands - meaning takeaway pints cannot be consumed on the street or in places such as parks. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Places of worship are required to close for worship but can open for the purposes of leading an act of worship (broadcast or online), conducting a marriage or civil partnership ceremony or a funeral.​​​​​. The first phase of the Scottish Government’s four-part plan to ease lockdown restrictions is likely to begin on Friday. The Scottish … Moray saw a surge in cases which started in April and it had the highest rate in Scotland in recent days. 16 April 2021 The businesses which must close at Level 4 are set out by law. Anyone who is providing accommodation or support services to the homeless. The action from NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire and Arran is showing how the numbers of Covid patients in hospital is really starting to impact on wider care. If you do visit shops or supermarkets strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limit the number of times you go to a shop. Covid restrictions around takeaway and click and collect services in Scotland are to tighten. '', There have also been concerns that limiting click and collect will merely encourage more people to go to supermarkets to shop instead.". Lockdown rules are easing across much of the UK from Monday 17 May. These include: A maximum of two people from two separate households can meet outdoors for sport or exercise. Anyone who uses that accommodation as their main residence. Video. How the new lockdown rules differ in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Joe Roberts Wednesday 23 Sep 2020 8:13 am Share this article via … Ms Sturgeon said: "We believe that both individually and collectively these additional measures, in further reducing the interactions that allow the virus to spread, will help our essential efforts to suppress it.". The Scottish government is acting now because of the strain on the health service. 10 May 2021. ", The First Minister added: "Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that I am more concerned about the situation we face now than I have been at any time since March last year.". What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. Scotland's lockdown begins as strict new rules start — here's what it means for you 2 comments Mainland Scotland has returned to lockdown until … Scotland's lockdown begins as strict new rules start — here's what it means for you. People in Scotland will be … You can report a breach taking part in Scotland by accessing the form here. Those at a higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus (including those who had been shielding, people 70 and over, people who are pregnant and people with an underlying medical condition) should strictly follow the physical distancing guidance. Updated with new summary: "How the rules will change on 17 May". Video, Homes and buildings destroyed in Israel and Gaza, The cost of calling out a 'rape joke' Video, Telling the tales of the northwest Highlands. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. If you have a more informal arrangement with your partner or ex-partner, you’ll need to discuss what’s best for your kids. By law, you can only leave your home or garden if you have a reasonable excuse. When staff need to be redeployed to work with Covid patients, it is not safe to carry out other routine work. As of January 5, only two people from two separate households can meet outdoors for sport, exercise or social interaction. Theatres, usually busy carrying out multiple routine surgeries will become high dependency or intensive care facilities. Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence. We also have pages on the lockdown rules in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Nicola Sturgeon has accelerated easing of lockdown rules Scots will, from Friday, be able to travel anywhere in the country for outdoor socialising or exercise. You can travel for local outdoor sport or exercise such as meeting another person, walking, cycling, golf or running that starts and finishes at the same place (which can be up to five miles from the boundary of your local authority area), as long as you abide by the rules on meeting other households. Coronavirus Scotland lockdown rules: Nicola Sturgeon confirms Level 2 move for most of country on May 17 Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a move to Level 2 for much of mainland Scotland… Yes, but you should do so alone where possible. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said a “clear decision“ would be made on whether the country is ready to start lifting some of the curbs on daily life that were introduced in March. Restrictions in Scotland are easing. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. "Of course, firms can choose to suspend click and collect if that makes sense for them, but for many others it could mean the difference between business survival or not. And she urged people to stick to the spirit, not just the letter, of the lockdown rules, saying: "Don't think in terms of the maximum interactions you can have without breaking the rules. Action required now to deal with this health emergency will have consequences later. The paper concluded that the current pattern of case numbers meant that rising levels of infection impacting hospitals and ICU was expected. Scotland has taken its next step out of lockdown as cafes, pubs, non-essential shops and museums are allowed to re-open for the first time in months. We have decided to make the ability to comment only available to our 12,000 paying subscribers. We’ve had hundreds of emails from you complaining about this, asking us to take steps to ensure that these people aren’t given a platform on our site. The Scottish Government are not advising you to stop going outside, however, you should stay home as much as possible but you can still go out for exercise and essential shopping or medicines. Mainland Scotland has returned to lockdown until at least the end of January in a bid to combat further spread of the new coronavirus strain. Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversation, register under fake names, and post vile abuse. You can go into another person’s house only for certain reasons, such as for essential work, to join your extended household or to provide care and support for a vulnerable person. A Gannett Company. Scottish Conservative group leader Ruth Davidson said business owners felt the evidence for the "unexpected" decisions had not been made clear, and called on the first minister to ensure sufficient financial support was put in place. Read about our approach to external linking. What do new lockdown and shielding rules in Scotland mean for you? Yes, but pubs and restaurants will still be closed for eating in. Nicola Sturgeon's new lockdown rules in Scotland explained The two-week shut down of Scotland's hospitality sector will be enforced in different ways across the country. Outdoors: visits to the care home to see loved ones via garden or window visits, arranged with a care home in advance. It may take a few weeks for you to get registered for the service. Published from its offices at 200 Renfield Street Glasgow and printed in Scotland by Newsquest (Herald & Times) a division of Newsquest Media Group Ltd, registered in England & Wales with number 01676637 at Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe HP10 9TY – a Gannett company. School/ formal childcare: Children on the shielding list should not attend in person. From … The letter you will receive from the Chief Medical Officer acts as a fit note for as long as lockdown restrictions are in place. Anyone who requires accommodation to participate in or facilitate shared parenting arrangements. You can travel to England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands - before you travel you must check the travel rules in those countries. Exceptions for hospitals, schools, student accommodation, airside premises, and hotel room service and meals for residents apply at all levels. People are strongly advised to work from home wherever that is practicable. All parts of Scotland currently under Level 4 restrictions, including all of mainland Scotland, will move down to Level 3 restrictions from Monday. If you are meeting people from another household in their garden, you should only go into their house if necessary to: If members of another household are going to visit you outside and might need to use your toilet, you should ensure appropriate cleaning materials are available. The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Outdoor non-contact sports such as golf and tennis are permitted for all age groups provided distancing and outdoor rules are followed. Only essential retail will be able to remain open providing they follow and have implemented Scottish Government guidance to ensure the safety of customers and staff. The first minister also announced that the deaths of a further 79 people who had tested positive for the virus have been recorded - bringing the total by that measure to 5,102. Anyone who is using that accommodation for work purposes. We’ll be monitoring this change over the first few weeks, and we’re keen to know your thoughts.