This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52616182

The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Coronavirus: How lockdown rules now differ between Scotland and England Coronavirus: How lockdown rules now differ between Scotland and England
(2 days later)
Boris Johnson's changes to lockdown in England and plans to restart the economy have opened up differences with Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says her key approach remains the "stay at home" message, but she has given an indication of what might happen in her "Looking beyond lockdown" document. The prime minister has also outlined what the future holds in his "Our plan to rebuild" strategy. So how do the approaches differ? Moves to ease some lockdown measures have come into force in England - opening up differences with the restrictions in Scotland.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says her key approach remains the "stay at home" message, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging people to "be alert".
Ms Sturgeon gave an indication of what might happen in Scotland in her "looking beyond lockdown" document. Mr Johnson has outlined his "our plan to rebuild" strategy. So how do the approaches differ?
WorkWork
The prime minister has said that from Wednesday people in England who cannot work from home will be "actively encouraged to go to work". Construction and manufacturing have been explicitly mentioned. The prime minister has said that people in England who cannot work from home are now "actively encouraged to go to work". Construction and manufacturing have been explicitly mentioned.
They should still avoid public transport if possible because of social distancing and employers should make workplaces "Covid-secure" - for instance by staggering shifts, rethinking shared equipment and planning safe walking routes.They should still avoid public transport if possible because of social distancing and employers should make workplaces "Covid-secure" - for instance by staggering shifts, rethinking shared equipment and planning safe walking routes.
People in England are now advised to wear face coverings on public transport or in shops - advice that was first issued in Scotland almost a fortnight earlier.People in England are now advised to wear face coverings on public transport or in shops - advice that was first issued in Scotland almost a fortnight earlier.
In both Scotland and England, certain businesses such as pubs, cinemas, hotels, gyms, non-essential retail stores and hairdressers must still remain closed.In both Scotland and England, certain businesses such as pubs, cinemas, hotels, gyms, non-essential retail stores and hairdressers must still remain closed.
But the approach to other businesses in England is more relaxed; they can open if their employees cannot work from home.But the approach to other businesses in England is more relaxed; they can open if their employees cannot work from home.
In Scotland, the government says other businesses should only open if what they do is essential to the effort of tackling the virus or the wellbeing of society.In Scotland, the government says other businesses should only open if what they do is essential to the effort of tackling the virus or the wellbeing of society.
Tradespeople such as plumbers can carry out maintenance and essential repairs if they are not showing symptoms but no work should be carried out in a household that is self-isolating.Tradespeople such as plumbers can carry out maintenance and essential repairs if they are not showing symptoms but no work should be carried out in a household that is self-isolating.
The Scottish government says it is working on future guidance for construction, manufacturing and retail "as a priority" but for the moment nothing has changed.The Scottish government says it is working on future guidance for construction, manufacturing and retail "as a priority" but for the moment nothing has changed.
ExerciseExercise
In England, the new social distancing guidelines mean that from Wednesday people can take "unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise" and generally spend more time outdoors for leisure purposes. In England, the new social distancing guidelines mean that people can take "unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise" and generally spend more time outdoors for leisure purposes.
Sports such as basketball, tennis and fishing will be allowed involving members of the same household. Golf courses and bowling greens can be used alone or with household members - or with one non-household member if social distancing is maintained. Sports such as basketball, tennis and fishing are allowed - as long as it involves members of the same household. Golf courses and bowling greens can be used alone or with household members - or with one non-household member if social distancing is maintained.
People will also be free to sit in parks, and be able to "play sports" with people from the same household. Driving to a beach or park is also permitted - but people are told not travel to other parts of the UK where different rules apply. People are also free to sit in parks, and be able to "play sports" with people from the same household. Driving to a beach or park is also permitted - but people are being told not travel to other parts of the UK where different rules apply.
Social distancing rules - keeping at least two metres apart from non-household members - must still be adhered to.Social distancing rules - keeping at least two metres apart from non-household members - must still be adhered to.
In Scotland, people are now allowed to go outside more than once a day to exercise - but this should continue to take place close to home, either alone or with members of their household.In Scotland, people are now allowed to go outside more than once a day to exercise - but this should continue to take place close to home, either alone or with members of their household.
The change does not allow people to mix with other households or relax outdoors, for instance by sunbathing in a park.The change does not allow people to mix with other households or relax outdoors, for instance by sunbathing in a park.
The key message remains that people should stay at home.The key message remains that people should stay at home.
In Wales, "modest" changes to the coronavirus lockdown mean people are now able to exercise outside more than once a day, and some garden centres are reopening.
Northern Ireland's current lockdown restrictions will remain in place until at least 28 May, with people able to continue to run, walk and cycle. There are future plans for some other activities being permitted again, including water sports, golf and tennis.
Meeting upMeeting up
The new guidelines for England say that two people from different households can now meet in outdoor settings such as parks as long as they stay more than two metres apart.The new guidelines for England say that two people from different households can now meet in outdoor settings such as parks as long as they stay more than two metres apart.
But in Scotland the advice remains that members of different households should not be meeting up.But in Scotland the advice remains that members of different households should not be meeting up.
The Scottish government's exit strategy document suggests the first steps in easing the restrictions might mean allowing people to meet up with a small defined group of people, in a "bubble" - but no timescale has yet been set.The Scottish government's exit strategy document suggests the first steps in easing the restrictions might mean allowing people to meet up with a small defined group of people, in a "bubble" - but no timescale has yet been set.
ShoppingShopping
While food stores and other "essential outlets" have remained open, Boris Johnson says the "phased reopening" of other shops may begin at the start of June at the earliest.While food stores and other "essential outlets" have remained open, Boris Johnson says the "phased reopening" of other shops may begin at the start of June at the earliest.
This will only happen where social distancing rules can be followed.This will only happen where social distancing rules can be followed.
No date has yet been suggested for the reopening of non-essential retail outlets in Scotland.No date has yet been suggested for the reopening of non-essential retail outlets in Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon has, however, suggested that an announcement on the reopening of garden centres could be made this coming weekend. Garden centres in England can reopen from Wednesday. Garden centres in England have now reopened and Nicola Sturgeon has suggested that an announcement on their reopening in Scotland could be made this weekend.
SchoolsSchools
Primary schools in England may be able to re-open "in stages" from 1 June at the earliest, according to Boris Johnson. Primary schools in England may be able to reopen "in stages" from 1 June at the earliest, according to Boris Johnson.
He says it is also an "ambition" to give secondary pupils doing exams next year some time with their teachers before the summer holidays.He says it is also an "ambition" to give secondary pupils doing exams next year some time with their teachers before the summer holidays.
Nicola Sturgeon has said she does not expect schools to reopen as early as 1 June.Nicola Sturgeon has said she does not expect schools to reopen as early as 1 June.
The Scottish government has also talked about a phased reopening, with priority given to primary pupils transitioning to secondary and those starting national qualification courses in S3 to S6.The Scottish government has also talked about a phased reopening, with priority given to primary pupils transitioning to secondary and those starting national qualification courses in S3 to S6.
However, Ms Sturgeon has also warned it is possible there will be no return to school before the summer holidays. In Scotland, these start in late June or early July, a little earlier than in England.However, Ms Sturgeon has also warned it is possible there will be no return to school before the summer holidays. In Scotland, these start in late June or early July, a little earlier than in England.