Greater freedoms are hopefully just around the corner for those in Scotland, as the government is scheduled to move the country into Level 0 in mid-July.
If all goes to plan, the council areas which are not already in the lowest level of restrictions will see rules relaxed on social distancing, hospitality and events.
After that, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hopes to scrap all remaining legal measures three weeks later on 9 August, with Scotland returning to “almost complete normality”.
The move would be similar to the “Freedom Day” changes announced by Boris Johnson for England from 19 July.
These are the restrictions that will be lifted on the same date in Scotland if the move to Level 0 comes into effect:
After that, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hopes to scrap all remaining legal measures three weeks later on 9 August, with Scotland returning to “almost complete normality”.
5. Bigger events can take place
The capacity for seated indoor events will go up to 400 people, while outside this is 1,000 at standing events and 2,000 at seated or open space events.
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6. Phased return to offices
People will still be asked to work from home where they can, but there will be a limited phased return to offices when the country moves to Level 0.
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7. But nightclubs will remain closed
Some restrictions will not be lifted until Freedom Day, however, with night-time venues and adult entertainment venues remaining closed even in Level 0 except for use in “limited circumstances”.
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