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Coronavirus lockdown: All you need to know about new measures Coronavirus lockdown: All you need to know about new measures
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Many aspects of the coronavirus lockdown have eased in England. Many aspects of the coronavirus lockdown have now eased across the UK.
Meanwhile in Scotland, the five-mile travel limit has now been lifted with more restrictions expected to be reduced later in the month. How will social and work life be different after the easing of more restrictions?
Travel restrictions in Wales have now been lifted.
Hospitality and holidaysHospitality and holidays
Hotels, pubs and restaurants in England and Northern Ireland that serve food and have table service can now reopen, as can beer gardens and outdoor restaurants in Scotland. In Wales they can open outdoors from 13 July and indoors from 3 August. They must follow safety guidelines. Hotels, pubs and restaurants in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland that serve food and have table service can now reopen, as can beer gardens and outdoor restaurants in Wales. They can open indoors in Wales from 3 August. All establishments must follow safety guidelines.
The rules for England include:The rules for England include:
Holiday accommodation - including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks - have now reopened, with households in England allowed to stay away from home overnight. Shared facilities, such as campsite toilets, must be cleaned properly. Holiday accommodation - including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks - has now reopened, with households in England allowed to stay away from home overnight. Shared facilities, such as campsite toilets, must be cleaned properly.
Holiday accommodation can reopen in Scotland from 15 July. In Wales, self-contained accommodation can reopen on 11 July, with campsites opening on 25 July. Holiday accommodation has now reopened in Scotland as well. In Wales, self-contained accommodation is also now open again, with campsites opening on 25 July.
Travellers from more than 50 countries including France, Spain, Germany and Italy will no longer have to quarantine for two weeks when they enter England, Wales or Northern Ireland, although many of those countries have restrictive rules for people arriving from the UK.Travellers from more than 50 countries including France, Spain, Germany and Italy will no longer have to quarantine for two weeks when they enter England, Wales or Northern Ireland, although many of those countries have restrictive rules for people arriving from the UK.
People in Scotland can travel to almost all of those countries without having to self-isolate on returning, but not Spain.People in Scotland can travel to almost all of those countries without having to self-isolate on returning, but not Spain.
Can I finally get a haircut?Can I finally get a haircut?
Hairdressers are now open again in England and Northern Ireland and will open on 13 July in Wales and 15 July in Scotland. They will also have to take safety precautions. Hairdressers are now open again across the UK. They will also have to take safety precautions.
You will probably have to make an appointment, not turn up early, try to bring nothing with you, and wear a mask and gown while in the chair. You will probably have to make an appointment, not turn up early, try to bring nothing with you, and wear a mask and gown while in the chair. Staff should also wear protective personal equipment.
Other places allowed to reopen in England include:Other places allowed to reopen in England include:
In Northern Ireland, nail salons and tattoo parlours have now reopened. They will reopen on 13 July in England and 27 July in Wales. In Northern Ireland, nail salons and tattoo parlours have now reopened. They have also reopened in England and will do so on 27 July in Wales.
Distancing guidelinesDistancing guidelines
The 2m (6ft) social distancing guidance has changed in England to ''one metre plus''.The 2m (6ft) social distancing guidance has changed in England to ''one metre plus''.
Where it is not possible to stay 2m apart, people should keep a distance of at least 1m while observing precautions to reduce the risk of transmission.Where it is not possible to stay 2m apart, people should keep a distance of at least 1m while observing precautions to reduce the risk of transmission.
The change will help offices, and venues like restaurants, hairdressers, pubs and bars to increase capacity. Businesses are being asked to help by introducing measures such as protective screens and face coverings, staggering employees' start and finish times, and seating people further apart.The change will help offices, and venues like restaurants, hairdressers, pubs and bars to increase capacity. Businesses are being asked to help by introducing measures such as protective screens and face coverings, staggering employees' start and finish times, and seating people further apart.
Northern Ireland will reduce its distancing rule to 1m with restrictions.Northern Ireland will reduce its distancing rule to 1m with restrictions.
The 2m rule has been eased to 1m in Scotland in shops and on transport. The 2m rule has been eased to 1min Scotland in shops and on transport. Indoor pubs, cafes and restaurants can apply for exemption from the 2m distancing rule, if they take certain steps.
In Wales, the rules will be relaxed to recognise that 2m is not realistic in some businesses such as hairdressers. Other measures, including wearing masks, will be expected to be used instead.In Wales, the rules will be relaxed to recognise that 2m is not realistic in some businesses such as hairdressers. Other measures, including wearing masks, will be expected to be used instead.
Meeting other householdsMeeting other households
In England, two households are now able to meet indoors or outside, including overnight stays.In England, two households are now able to meet indoors or outside, including overnight stays.
The two households have to maintain social distancing throughout, unless they are part of the same support bubble.The two households have to maintain social distancing throughout, unless they are part of the same support bubble.
Indoor meetings of more than two households are not recommended because of the higher risk of infection.Indoor meetings of more than two households are not recommended because of the higher risk of infection.
But households can meet with multiple others as long as each meeting is separate.But households can meet with multiple others as long as each meeting is separate.
Outdoors, people from multiple households can meet in groups of up to six.Outdoors, people from multiple households can meet in groups of up to six.
When the changes were announced, it was suggested that two households "of any size" could get together. However, when the rules were introduced a limit of 30 people for any gathering was included.When the changes were announced, it was suggested that two households "of any size" could get together. However, when the rules were introduced a limit of 30 people for any gathering was included.
People who are clinically vulnerable and are "shielding" can now gather in groups of up to six people outdoors, including individuals outside of their household, and form a "support bubble" with one other household.People who are clinically vulnerable and are "shielding" can now gather in groups of up to six people outdoors, including individuals outside of their household, and form a "support bubble" with one other household.
In Scotland, up to eight people from three different households can meet indoors while social distancing. Up to 15 people from five different households can meet outdoors.In Scotland, up to eight people from three different households can meet indoors while social distancing. Up to 15 people from five different households can meet outdoors.
The social distancing rules will no longer apply to non-cohabiting couples and they can stay at each other's houses.The social distancing rules will no longer apply to non-cohabiting couples and they can stay at each other's houses.
In Northern Ireland, groups of up to six people not in the same household can now meet indoors while socially distancing - it's a maximum of 30 outdoors.In Northern Ireland, groups of up to six people not in the same household can now meet indoors while socially distancing - it's a maximum of 30 outdoors.
In Wales, any number of people from two different households can now meet outdoors - but meetings indoors are still not allowed.In Wales, any number of people from two different households can now meet outdoors - but meetings indoors are still not allowed.
What will remain closed in England?What will remain closed in England?
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