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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules?
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The number of people allowed to meet socially is being reduced from 30 to six in England, amid a rise in coronavirus cases. England and Scotland are reducing the amount of people allowed to meet socially to six, amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
What do the new rules mean and how will they be enforced?What do the new rules mean and how will they be enforced?
What are the new rules on socialising?What are the new rules on socialising?
The new limit of six people will apply to social gatherings from Monday. In England, the new limit of six people from multiple households will apply to social gatherings from Monday.
It will apply both indoors and outdoors, and to all ages. It will apply to both indoors and outdoors, and to all ages.
So, gatherings in private homes, venues like pubs and restaurants, and in outdoor spaces like parks will all be affected.So, gatherings in private homes, venues like pubs and restaurants, and in outdoor spaces like parks will all be affected.
At present, the rules allow up to 30 people from two households, or six from multiple households, to meet outdoors.At present, the rules allow up to 30 people from two households, or six from multiple households, to meet outdoors.
Current guidance says you should only socialise indoors with members of up to two households.Current guidance says you should only socialise indoors with members of up to two households.
The number of people you can meet is different in other parts of the UK. In Scotland, the limits are being reduced to a maximum of six people from two households from Monday. Unlike England, children under 12 will not be included.
Wales and Northern Ireland have not announced any changes.
Can I still go to the pub or to a place of worship?Can I still go to the pub or to a place of worship?
Yes. Pubs, restaurants, shops and other venues will remain open, but people can only attend in groups of up to six.Yes. Pubs, restaurants, shops and other venues will remain open, but people can only attend in groups of up to six.
Venues should also allow for social distancing between groups.Venues should also allow for social distancing between groups.
Similarly, places of worship may remain open but with a limit of six people attending per group.Similarly, places of worship may remain open but with a limit of six people attending per group.
Will any social events of more than six be allowed?Will any social events of more than six be allowed?
Some gatherings of more than six people will be allowed, for example:Some gatherings of more than six people will be allowed, for example:
If you live in a household of more than six you can gather in public or private. However, you will not be able to join with anyone from outside of your household.If you live in a household of more than six you can gather in public or private. However, you will not be able to join with anyone from outside of your household.
A full list will be published before the law changes on Monday.A full list will be published before the law changes on Monday.
Can I be fined for breaking the rules?Can I be fined for breaking the rules?
The new measures will mean groups larger than six can be broken up by police.The new measures will mean groups larger than six can be broken up by police.
Members of the group can be fined if they fail to follow the rules. This will be £100 for a first offence, doubling on each further offence up to £3,200.Members of the group can be fined if they fail to follow the rules. This will be £100 for a first offence, doubling on each further offence up to £3,200.
The government says: "Putting the new, lower limit in law will make it easier for the police to identify and disperse illegal gatherings.The government says: "Putting the new, lower limit in law will make it easier for the police to identify and disperse illegal gatherings.
What are the rules and guidance in other parts of the UK?What are the rules and guidance in other parts of the UK?
If you are meeting outside, the number of people who can gather varies:If you are meeting outside, the number of people who can gather varies:
There are also different rules for meetings indoors - at your home, or a venue like a pub:There are also different rules for meetings indoors - at your home, or a venue like a pub:
What is the guidance on social distancing?What is the guidance on social distancing?
Each UK nation is advising people to stay 2m (6ft) away from anyone they don't live with. However, there are some differences:Each UK nation is advising people to stay 2m (6ft) away from anyone they don't live with. However, there are some differences:
What about shopping or public transport?What about shopping or public transport?
Face coverings are compulsory if you are using public transport across the UK.Face coverings are compulsory if you are using public transport across the UK.
Some people are exempt, such as those with certain medical conditions.Some people are exempt, such as those with certain medical conditions.
Coverings must be worn in shops in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland - but not Wales.Coverings must be worn in shops in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland - but not Wales.
Shop workers are exempt.Shop workers are exempt.
What if I get symptoms?What if I get symptoms?
You should self-isolate by staying at home for 10 days and arrange to get tested.You should self-isolate by staying at home for 10 days and arrange to get tested.
The symptoms are:The symptoms are:
If your test is positive, you must complete the remainder of your 10-day self-isolation. Anyone you live with should self isolate for 14 days (from the time you started having symptoms).If your test is positive, you must complete the remainder of your 10-day self-isolation. Anyone you live with should self isolate for 14 days (from the time you started having symptoms).
Contact tracers will also get in touch with people with positive results.Contact tracers will also get in touch with people with positive results.
What are the rules in local lockdown areas?What are the rules in local lockdown areas?
There are several local hotspots which have seen recent spikes in cases.There are several local hotspots which have seen recent spikes in cases.
Public Health England produces a weekly watchlist of areas of concern.Public Health England produces a weekly watchlist of areas of concern.
Parts of England and Scotland are currently experiencing local restrictions. In Wales, the county borough of Caerphilly is being placed under lockdown.Parts of England and Scotland are currently experiencing local restrictions. In Wales, the county borough of Caerphilly is being placed under lockdown.
Do I have to social distance myself from everyone?Do I have to social distance myself from everyone?
The only people you do not have to distance yourself from are those you live with or, if you are in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland, people in your support bubble.The only people you do not have to distance yourself from are those you live with or, if you are in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland, people in your support bubble.
Single adults living alone or single parents with children under 18 can "bubble" with one other household of any size with no social distancing.Single adults living alone or single parents with children under 18 can "bubble" with one other household of any size with no social distancing.
In Wales, you do not have to social distance if you are in an "extended household".In Wales, you do not have to social distance if you are in an "extended household".