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Coronavirus in Scotland: What has changed - and what's next? Coronavirus in Scotland: What has changed - and what's next?
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The Scottish government has relaxed a number of lockdown restrictions - and more are due to be eased in the coming weeks.The Scottish government has relaxed a number of lockdown restrictions - and more are due to be eased in the coming weeks.
The five-mile travel limit was lifted and social distancing guidelines for children changed last week, and beer gardens and pavement cafes have now reopened.The five-mile travel limit was lifted and social distancing guidelines for children changed last week, and beer gardens and pavement cafes have now reopened.
Face coverings will become compulsory in shops and people will be able to meet other households indoors from 10 July; and pubs, restaurants, holiday accommodation, hairdressers and barbers are expected to reopen from 15 July. So what has changed - and what is due to happen next?Face coverings will become compulsory in shops and people will be able to meet other households indoors from 10 July; and pubs, restaurants, holiday accommodation, hairdressers and barbers are expected to reopen from 15 July. So what has changed - and what is due to happen next?
What are the latest changes?What are the latest changes?
From Monday 6 July, pubs and restaurants will be able to open outdoor spaces, such as beer gardens.From Monday 6 July, pubs and restaurants will be able to open outdoor spaces, such as beer gardens.
The rules which changed on Friday 3 July included allowing people to travel for more than five miles for leisure or recreation.The rules which changed on Friday 3 July included allowing people to travel for more than five miles for leisure or recreation.
The use of self-contained holiday accommodation - such as cottages, lodges and caravans with no shared services - and second homes is also now allowed.The use of self-contained holiday accommodation - such as cottages, lodges and caravans with no shared services - and second homes is also now allowed.
Children under the age of 12 no longer have to follow distancing rules when meeting other children or adults outdoors.Children under the age of 12 no longer have to follow distancing rules when meeting other children or adults outdoors.
Those aged 12 to 17 still need to obey distancing rules, but there is no longer a limit on the number of different groups they can meet during a day.Those aged 12 to 17 still need to obey distancing rules, but there is no longer a limit on the number of different groups they can meet during a day.
Children in both age groups are still restricted to meeting outside in groups of up to eight people from no more than three households.Children in both age groups are still restricted to meeting outside in groups of up to eight people from no more than three households.
In addition, people living in care homes can have visits from one named "key visitor" if their home has been virus-free for 28 days. However, they will have to remain outdoors, keep 2m apart, and must wear a face covering.In addition, people living in care homes can have visits from one named "key visitor" if their home has been virus-free for 28 days. However, they will have to remain outdoors, keep 2m apart, and must wear a face covering.
What happens in phase three?What happens in phase three?
Ms Sturgeon hopes to announce on Thursday that Scotland is entering the third phase of the route map.Ms Sturgeon hopes to announce on Thursday that Scotland is entering the third phase of the route map.
People will be able to meet in extended groups outdoors, and meet a maximum of two other households indoors, from Friday 10 July.People will be able to meet in extended groups outdoors, and meet a maximum of two other households indoors, from Friday 10 July.
The wearing of face coverings will become mandatory in shops.The wearing of face coverings will become mandatory in shops.
While the government's advice remains that people should continue to follow the two metre physical distancing rules, some exemptions will be possible for shops, pubs, restaurants and public transport.While the government's advice remains that people should continue to follow the two metre physical distancing rules, some exemptions will be possible for shops, pubs, restaurants and public transport.
The distance could be reduced to one metre if other steps are taken, such as installing perspex screens and enhanced ventilation.The distance could be reduced to one metre if other steps are taken, such as installing perspex screens and enhanced ventilation.
People who are shielding will no longer have to distance themselves from others living in the same house.
Non-essential shops inside shopping centres will be able to reopen on Monday 13 July.Non-essential shops inside shopping centres will be able to reopen on Monday 13 July.
Children and young people will also be allowed to play organised outdoor contact sports from the same date.Children and young people will also be allowed to play organised outdoor contact sports from the same date.
Dentists will be able to offer some routine treatments, such as examinations, hand scaling and extractions, but will not be able to carry out most fillings, crown preparations and treatment involving a water spray. Optometrists can also begin to scale up work.Dentists will be able to offer some routine treatments, such as examinations, hand scaling and extractions, but will not be able to carry out most fillings, crown preparations and treatment involving a water spray. Optometrists can also begin to scale up work.
Hairdressers and barbers will be able to reopen - with enhanced hygiene measures - on Wednesday 15 July.Hairdressers and barbers will be able to reopen - with enhanced hygiene measures - on Wednesday 15 July.
Pubs and restaurants will also be able to open on that date, although Ms Sturgeon said this would be on "a limited basis" and subject to several conditions.Pubs and restaurants will also be able to open on that date, although Ms Sturgeon said this would be on "a limited basis" and subject to several conditions.
All holiday accommodation will be able to open, as will museums, galleries, cinemas, monuments and libraries.All holiday accommodation will be able to open, as will museums, galleries, cinemas, monuments and libraries.
The first minister has said "further consideration and assessment" is needed on some of the other steps planned for phase three, and it is unlikely that they would take effect before 23 July.The first minister has said "further consideration and assessment" is needed on some of the other steps planned for phase three, and it is unlikely that they would take effect before 23 July.
These will cover indoor entertainment such as nightclubs, bingo, theatres, and music venues; indoor and outdoor live events; communal worship; indoor gyms; and restrictions on attending weddings and funerals.These will cover indoor entertainment such as nightclubs, bingo, theatres, and music venues; indoor and outdoor live events; communal worship; indoor gyms; and restrictions on attending weddings and funerals.
They also include the reopening of non-essential offices and call centres, and the phased return of universities and colleges.They also include the reopening of non-essential offices and call centres, and the phased return of universities and colleges.
Schools have already been told to prepare for pupils to resume full-time study from 11 August.Schools have already been told to prepare for pupils to resume full-time study from 11 August.
What else had already changed?What else had already changed?
Since the start of phase two on 19 June, people from up to three households have been able to meet outdoors in groups of up to eight people.Since the start of phase two on 19 June, people from up to three households have been able to meet outdoors in groups of up to eight people.
Those who are shielding are now able to go outdoors for exercise, including non-contact activities such as golf, and meet people from one other household.Those who are shielding are now able to go outdoors for exercise, including non-contact activities such as golf, and meet people from one other household.
People who live on their own, or only with children under 18, can form one extended household group - which cannot include anyone who is shielding.People who live on their own, or only with children under 18, can form one extended household group - which cannot include anyone who is shielding.
Face coverings are mandatory on buses, trains, trams, planes, taxis and private hire cabs, as well as enclosed areas on ferries.Face coverings are mandatory on buses, trains, trams, planes, taxis and private hire cabs, as well as enclosed areas on ferries.
Dentists can see patients with urgent care needs and places of worship have reopened - but only for individual prayer, not communal worship.Dentists can see patients with urgent care needs and places of worship have reopened - but only for individual prayer, not communal worship.
Stores of all sizes are now able to reopen - but only if they have outdoor entrances and exits. Outdoor markets can also open, as can outdoor sports courts and playgrounds, zoos and garden attractions.Stores of all sizes are now able to reopen - but only if they have outdoor entrances and exits. Outdoor markets can also open, as can outdoor sports courts and playgrounds, zoos and garden attractions.
While non-essential offices and call centres must remain closed, factories, laboratories and warehouses can reopen - subject to strict physical distancing, hygiene and health and safety guidance.While non-essential offices and call centres must remain closed, factories, laboratories and warehouses can reopen - subject to strict physical distancing, hygiene and health and safety guidance.
Marriages and civil partnerships are now allowed outdoors, with limited numbers, and registration offices can reopen for essential business.Marriages and civil partnerships are now allowed outdoors, with limited numbers, and registration offices can reopen for essential business.
And professional sport has been allowed to resume, but only behind closed doors.And professional sport has been allowed to resume, but only behind closed doors.
What's happening elsewhere?What's happening elsewhere?
Restaurants, pubs and cafes have been allowed to reopen in England since 4 July, along with holiday accommodation - including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks.Restaurants, pubs and cafes have been allowed to reopen in England since 4 July, along with holiday accommodation - including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks.
Hairdressers have also reopened, as have libraries, community centres, bingo halls, cinemas, museums, galleries, funfairs and theme parks, children's play parks and amusement arcades.Hairdressers have also reopened, as have libraries, community centres, bingo halls, cinemas, museums, galleries, funfairs and theme parks, children's play parks and amusement arcades.
Nightclubs and casinos remain closed, along with bowling alleys, spas, swimming pools, indoor gyms and soft play centres - and theatres and concert halls will not be able to host live performances.Nightclubs and casinos remain closed, along with bowling alleys, spas, swimming pools, indoor gyms and soft play centres - and theatres and concert halls will not be able to host live performances.
Hotels, pubs and restaurants have already reopened in Northern Ireland. Decisions on hospitality and holidays in Wales are expected in early July.Hotels, pubs and restaurants have already reopened in Northern Ireland. Decisions on hospitality and holidays in Wales are expected in early July.
Social distancing guidance also changed in England on Saturday, from two metres to ''one metre plus''.Social distancing guidance also changed in England on Saturday, from two metres to ''one metre plus''.
This means that 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.This means that 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.
Northern Ireland has also announced it will reduce the distancing rule to 1m with restrictions, but the 2m rule remains in place in Wales for the time being.Northern Ireland has also announced it will reduce the distancing rule to 1m with restrictions, but the 2m rule remains in place in Wales for the time being.