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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN UPDATE:

18th JUNE 2020

The First Minister has shared new rules for Scotland. Scotland is now in Phase 2 of lockdown. The rules can change because the number of people who are ill with Coronavirus is still going down.

The new rules start on 19th June. The new message from the Scottish Government is

This is a summary of the new rules. MEETING FAMILY AND FRIENDS

You can now meet outside with people from up to 2 other households. Household means people who live together during lockdown. Only up to 8 people can meet at the same time.

People who meet with family or friends in a private garden can now go inside to use the toilet.

The lockdown is still in effect.

Stay safe. Protect others. Save lives.

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People who live alone (or only with children under 18) can now visit 1 other household and spend time together inside each other’s homes with no social distancing. This is called an ‘extended household’. Extended households can stay overnight at each other’s homes, if they wish to. This means that some couples who don’t live together will now be able to meet again indoors with no social distancing. This rule does not apply to households with people who are shielding.

EDUCATION, SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE Scottish schools will open again in August. Schools will contact parents to say how much time each child will be in school. SPORTS & LEISURE From 29th June, playgrounds and outdoor sports courts can open for people to use. Zoos can open for people who live within 5 miles.

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TRAVEL You can travel to a place near your local community for fun and other activities. There will be more trains and buses. If you need to use a bus or train then try to avoid peak times. Peak times are when people usually might travel to work. For example between 7am-9am or between 4pm-6pm. From 22nd June everyone must wear a face covering on public transport. This rule does not apply to people who have breathing difficulties or other health conditions that would make wearing a mask very difficult. Everyone still needs to respect social distancing and stay 2 metres apart from other passengers.

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EATING OUT Pubs and restaurants are still closed, even beer gardens.

WORSHIP From 22nd June places of worship like mosques and churches can open for people to pray on their own. Marriages, civil partnerships and other types of ceremonies are allowed with a small number of people. SHOPPING From 29th June shops that have a direct entrance and exit on the street will be able to open again. Shops have to make sure there is enough room for customers and staff to respect social distancing. Outdoor markets can open again. Indoor shopping malls stay closed.

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BUILDING AND MOVING

Building sites can start to open again. People will be able to move house from the 29th June.

HEALTH

Some NHS operations and treatments that had stopped are slowly starting again. More GP services will be available. Services for people with long-term conditions, like diabetes, will start again. GPs can start making more visits to people who are shielding. Dentists can re-open but only for urgent treatments.

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SHIELDING People who are shielding must continue to shield until the 31st July. If you are shielding you can now: go outside for exercise. take part in non-contact outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, fishing etc. meet with 1 other household outdoors These rules do not apply to people who are shielding and live in care homes.

REVIEW If the number of people who get ill from Coronavirus goes up again, the rules may return to what they were at the start of the lockdown. The Scottish Government will review the lockdown rules again on the 9th July. Remember to wash your hands regularly, respect social distancing, wear a face covering on public transport.

Stay safe. Protect others. Save lives.