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The new model is due to be confirmed today and is expected to come into force from 2 November, when temporary curbs on the hospitality trade are due to expire.
It features five tiers of measures - from "level zero" to four - to be applied in different areas of Scotland depending on the spread of the virus.
A summary of the tiers are shown below alongside the 3-tiers in England:
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Scotland Alert Levels |
England Alert Levels |
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Level 0 |
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Indoor meetings allowed – up to 8 people from 3 households |
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Limit of 15 people from 5 households meeting outdoors |
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Level 1 - Medium |
Level 1 - Medium |
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Up to 6 people from 2 households can meet (indoors and outdoors) |
Up to 6 people can meet (indoors or outdoors) (other than where a legal exemption applies) |
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businesses and venues remain open (COVID-secure), unless closed in law |
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certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am |
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businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through |
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weddings (up to 15) and funerals (up to 30) |
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Level 2 – High |
Level 2 – High |
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No indoor meetings with other households |
No indoor meetings with other households/support bubble |
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6 people from 2 households can meet outdoors and in hospitality settings |
Rule of 6 outside (other than where specific exemptions apply in law) |
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Pubs can sell alcohol indoors with a main meal – time restrictions may apply |
Businesses and venues remain open (COVID-secure), unless closed in law |
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certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am |
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businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through |
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weddings (up to 15) and funerals (up to 30) |
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Restrictions on exercise classes and organised sport (no mixing outside of household / support bubble) |
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Advice to avoid unnecessary journeys |
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Level 3 – Very high |
Level 3 – Very high |
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Alcohol sales not permitted indoors or outdoors |
No socialising outside of household / support bubble |
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Restaurants may be able to open under strict conditions |
Rule of 6 outdoors |
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Pubs and bars can only remain open where they operate as a restaurant, serving substantial meals with alcohol as part of the meal. |
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schools, colleges and universities remain open |
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weddings (up to 15 but no wedding receptions) and funerals (up to 30) |
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Restrictions on exercise classes and organised sport (no mixing outside of household / support bubble) |
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Avoid travelling outside area |
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Avoid staying overnight in another area |
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Level 4 – Lockdown |
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Closer to a full lockdown, with non-essential shops forced to close |
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Some outdoor meetings still allowed |
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Schools remain open |
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Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54661494
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know