As of May 13, 2,968,169 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination, while 1,551,339 have received their second dose since the rollout began on Jan 16, over 33 per cent of all Scottish adults. Additionally, travel to some countries without a hotel quarantine upon return will be permitted from May 17. Business leaders had warned ahead of Ms Sturgeon's announcement that the highest tier of restrictions would have a "severe" impact on many retailers during the crucial Christmas trading period, and have questioned the scientific evidence for closing many businesses down. Scotland moved from Level 4 to Level 3 on 26 April, seeing beer gardens, shops and cafes reopen, along with non-essential shops, gyms, swimming pools, libraries and museums. Domestic overnight stays will be allowed from this date for groups of up to 6 people or two households. Has your area been put into the toughest level? TRAVEL BAN. If you are shielding but cannot work from home, do not go to work - the Chief Medical Officer will write to all that this applies to which will act as a doctors note. Find out what you can do at Level 3. Managed isolation will still be needed for countries on the "red list", while a 10-day period of self-isolation with two PCR tests will be needed for amber list countries and those arriving from green list countries will be required to take a test when they arrived, but will not need to self-isolate if they do not have the virus. ", Read more: Travel advice for holidays to Scotland. It comes as NHS Grampian has begun offering Covid-19 vaccinations to those aged 18-39 in Moray as the health board combats an "uncontrolled" outbreak of the virus. 1:49. Coronavirus in Scotland: Lockdown rules and restrictions for areas in level 3. Covid prevalence halved to its lowest level since last August in April, showing the vaccine rollout is stopping transmission even as lockdown rules were eased. Those aged 30 to 39 years old will be invited forward next, followed by 18-29 year olds. Travel to and from England is now allowed, following the latest changes of lockdown measures. Scotland level 2 restrictions explained: What the new Covid rules will mean when lockdown eases on 17 May David Hughes. These include childcare, caring for someone who is vulnerable, exercise or shopping for essential goods. Level four restriction took effect from 26 … Level 4 lockdown has come into force for Scotland from today to curb the "volatile" rise in coronavirus cases.. Coronavirus in Scotland: 10 lockdown rules changing on May 17 including hugs, home visits and hospitality From next week Scots will be allowed to … Groups of up to six adults from six households are allowed to meet outdoors, including in public spaces and private gardens. The first minister said people in level four areas should only be going out and about during the three-week period that the restrictions are in place for a limited number of reasons. Ms Sturgeon has previously said that life should look "much more like normality" by July, with the country aiming to move to Level 1 of restrictions by Jun 7, and then to level zero later that month. She added: "However, as has happened on several occasions before, it would be deeply regrettable if these restrictions were to be stretched any further, leaving people in limbo before Christmas and businesses unable to plan". "We will not sign up to decisions that will put our progress at risk. They will apply … The level four restrictions will remain in place until 11 December. ... Scotland moves from Level 4 to Level 3 of the Scottish … Level four restriction took effect from 26 … In Level 2, up to four people from two households can socialise indoors in a private home, while restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars can open indoors until 22:30 with two hour pre-booked slots. If everyone continues to follow the rules, we expect to move all of Scotland through the levels on the following dates: 17 May - Level 2; 7 June - Level 1; June (late) - Level 0; We will keep these plans under review. The Scottish Government has started to invite people over 40 to receive their first vaccine, meaning that all those in the nine priority groups have been offered a jab. "This decision means that, as of now, we have a consistent four nations position on international travel - I think that's positive," Ms Sturgeon said. They will be imposed from 18:00 on Friday in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire. And restrictions, including the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants, are in place across Northern Ireland until 26 November. Scotland will move to Level 2 restrictions from May 17. Follow. In addition to the above, a legal travel ban is also being introduced which does not allow people to travel in and out of level 4 and level 3 areas to areas placed on a lower tier of restrictions. From May 17, a further easing of lockdown measures in both England and Scotland means all remaining accommodation including hotels, hostels and B&Bs can re-open. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions. More than two million people are to be placed under Scotland's toughest Covid lockdown restrictions from Friday. Key changes as lockdown rules ease further in Scotland. All council areas in Scotland are expected to move from level three to at least level two from Monday, May 17. Restrictions were eased … What are the latest Covid rules in Scotland? Use the form below to send us your questions and we could be in touch. Hospitality must close at 8pm indoors, with alcohol only allowed to be served outside. University and college students have returned for in-person teaching and outdoor contact sports for 12-17-year olds have resumed. New guidance for those shielding has also been introduced. Under-40s who have not already received an appointment were contacted from May 8, initially by phone and by letter from the middle of the week commencing May 10. The First Minister made the announcement to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday that Glasgow City … Six people from three households will be able to meet in a hospitality venue and eight people from eight houses will meet outdoors from Monday, after lockdown restrictions were eased further in Scotland. The Scottish government says this sustained decline in the death rate has been achieved through a combination of people sticking to lockdown rules, … Nine big lockdown rule changes expected on May 17 when Scotland moves to level 2 It is expected that Scotland will move down to Level 1 restrictions from June 7. UK News Published: Apr 26, 2021. VideoThe backflipping wheelchair star helping others. All of the country's other council areas will remain in the same level as they currently are, although Ms Sturgeon said she hoped that Argyll and Bute could soon move from level two to level one. What are Scotland's level 4 restrictions? And she said that people from level one areas will be able to meet outdoors with up to eight people from a maximum of three households from Thursday, rather than the current six people from two households. Funerals and weddings - including post-funeral events and receptions - are also now allowed to take place with up to 50 people and alcohol permitted. It will mean non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants and gyms will have to close, although schools will still be open. Read about our approach to external linking. More than two million people are to be placed under Scotland's toughest Covid lockdown restrictions from Friday. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is preparing to announce how lockdown rules will change from next Monday, 17 May. The Covid-19 alert level in the UK has been downgraded from level 3 to 4 after a “consistent” fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths according to … Ms Sturgeon said all of the areas moving to level four were above that rate - ranging from West Lothian, which saw 158 cases per 100,000, to Glasgow with 277. The next phase of lockdown easing will see people meeting up indoors. Pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops in… Scotland moved to Level 3 of lockdown restrictions on April 26, allowing non-essential shops, pubs and restaurants to open their doors after four months in lockdown. Health officials say 64 cases of coronavirus have now been identified in Wigtownshire, with another confirmed in lower Annandale. People sit at outside tables to drink at a re-opened Wetherspoons pub in Glasgow on April 26, 2021 following the relaxing of some Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland, after the third national lockdown, Israel ground forces shell Gaza as rocket fire intensifies, Learning to live with variants is humanity's next big test, China to attempt high-stakes landing on Mars, Covid lockdown roadmap: the rules that are changing from May 17, Travel to and from England is now allowed. Staycations will be permitted with travel restrictions lifted and tourist accommodation will reopen. 2 days ago. UK News Published: Less than an hour ago. The backflipping wheelchair star helping others. Coronavirus in Scotland - The Level 4 local lockdown rules and restictions. Gyms, swimming pools, libraries and museums have also reopened. Ms Sturgeon also said the existing advice for people in level three or four not to travel outside their own council area except for "certain essential purposes" will become law from Friday. Video, The backflipping wheelchair star helping others, Bitcoin scam victim 'ashamed and embarrassed', Republican accused of 'verbal assault' in Congress, Lottery 'winner' says she lost $26m ticket in wash, Harry: I want to break cycle of pain for my family, Second jab could be given sooner to tackle variant, Israel steps up attacks in Gaza as conflict grows, Lebanon loses a quarter of its electricity supply, US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom', Live updates on the Covid levels announcement. Under the system similar to that set out by the government in Westminster, countries will be classified as green, amber and red and a review would take place every four weeks. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce described the news as "devastating" and called for more emphasis on mass testing to avoid "a miserable cycle of lockdowns" through winter. Israel hits Gaza targets in heaviest bombardment, Israel says its bombardment was aimed at destroying tunnels used by Palestinian militants, Biden hails 'great day' as he removes mask indoors, Taylor Greene in 'verbal assault' on Ocasio-Cortez, Mothers fear for children in Israel-Gaza conflict, How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong, WATCH: 'I can finally be who I've always been', Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts, The backflipping wheelchair star helping others. Additionally, people across the UK can now travel between England, Scotland and Wales as border restrictions are eased. "It has been made possible because the decisions the UK Government has arrived at are appropriately cautious - I hope this continues to be the case but I need to stress that the Scottish Government will continue to take the decision we consider to be right for Scotland. SCOTS placed under draconian Level 3 or Level 4 lockdown rules will break the law if they try to leave their local area – and will face fines too. Children under 12 do not count towards the limit. Read about our approach to external linking. National lockdown restrictions were eased in Wales earlier this month, although there are still curbs on meeting other households and travelling outside the country. However, as lockdown levels change, people in Level 3 must not enter Levels 0-2 or Level 4 area unless for a permitted reason. You can confirm the current level for your area using the Scottish Government postcode checker. The Scotsman. From this date, you can: However, East Lothian and Midlothian will move from level three to level two from next Tuesday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said. However, Moray will remain in Level 3 following a surge in cases and an increase in hospital admissions. 16 April 2021 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said more than 700 Covid patients are in its hospitals and the number has been "increasing steadily" in recent weeks. Health officials say 64 cases of coronavirus have now been identified in Wigtownshire, with another confirmed in lower Annandale. 3 months ago | 100.4K views. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Cafes, pubs and restaurants can reopen from Monday, as can gyms, swimming pools and tourist accommodation. All parts of Scotland currently under Level 4 restrictions, including all of mainland Scotland, will move down to Level 3 restrictions from Monday. Key changes as lockdown rules ease further in Scotland. Travel and transport. She added: "The infection rate in all of these areas remains stubbornly and worryingly high. 26 April 2021. ... Scotland moves from Level 4 to Level 3 of the Scottish … Covid lockdown roadmap: the rules that are changing from May 17 ... it was announced that the Covid-19 Alert Level in the UK was lowered from Level 4 to Level … The EIS teaching union, which is already surveying its members on whether they would consider striking over safety concerns, called for schools in Level Four areas to now move to either blended or remote learning. Travel is permitted within a Level 3 area, which is currently … Scotland is set to review its lockdown rules, meaning the country could move into Level 2 lockdown measures from next week. The First Minister stated that she felt "a wee bit emotional" whilst announcing this change in rules. The Scotsman. This will also mean that people living elsewhere in Scotland must not travel to level three or level four areas, except for essential purposes, and there must be no non-essential travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK. The Scottish Hospitality Group, which represents some of the country's biggest pub and restaurant chains, said the fact that Covid cases in many Level Three areas had not fallen despite licensed premises largely being closed showed that household transmission was the biggest driver of the virus. Additionally, Ms Sturgeon has said that people will be able to hug each other from this date, subject to restrictions. Travel and transport. ... Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when? Show this section. The rules, which were confirmed by Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, coincide with the country being moved down to Alert Level 2 from May 17. The move will see level four rules imposed in … On May 11, the First Minister praised the "huge success" of the vaccination programme along with compliance with restrictions which has lead to the fall in case numbers, which has dropped from an average of 226 per day to 177 per day. Quiz of the week: Who's making a soap opera cameo? Cinemas, theatres, comedy clubs, amusement arcades and bingo halls can also open, alongside all holiday accommodation such as hotels, self-catering accommodation and campsites. There were marked reductions in prevalence from March to April and early May across the country, according to data from the latest round of the React-1 study. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Primary students returned to the classroom full-time on Mar 15, with those in secondary having a mix of online and face-to-face lessons. All of Scotland is at Level 3. Self-catering accommodation has also been allowed to reopen as of Apr 26. In some cases your question will be published, displaying your name, age and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. 10 May 2021. She said the "short, sharp" move to level four would allow restrictions in the affected areas to be eased "much more quickly" than they would be if they remained in level three. There are 5 COVID-19 protection levels (0-4). The move will see level four rules imposed in 11 council areas across western and central Scotland, including Glasgow. © 2021 BBC. North and South Lanarkshire, East and South Ayrshire, Stirling and West Lothian will also move to level four - with about 2.3 million people affected across the 11 local authority areas. And he questioned why areas such as North and South Lanarkshire had been included at a time when their transmission rates were falling. Playing next. Glasgow will enter into level four restrictions from 6pm tonight. 1:40. Chief executive Jane Grant said: "Our staff and services are under the same levels of pressure as they were at the peak of the first Covid wave so we hope these new restrictions will help us to continue to provide vital services and support to our staff, patients and their loved ones.". You must not visit other people's homes, but can still meet outdoors with up to six people from two households, People should stay at or close to home as much as possible, Those who can work from home should do so - although construction and manufacturing workplaces can remain open, Only essential indoor retail premises will remain open, Close contact services, such as hairdressers and beauty salons, visitor attractions, leisure and entertainment settings and indoor gyms will close, With the exception of takeaway services, hospitality premises must also shut. However, hospitality must currently close from 8pm indoors, and alcohol is only allowed to be served outdoors. Scotland moved to Level 3 of lockdown restrictions on April 26, allowing non-essential shops, pubs and restaurants to open their doors after four months in lockdown. Both indoors and outdoors people must respect 2m social distancing rules. Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said there was a "stark difference" between levels three and four, and called on the Scottish government to set out the "hard data" that the decisions had been based on. Can I go on holiday? The level four restrictions - which mean the closure of non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants and gyms - will last for three weeks. Outdoor non-contact sport and organised group exercise can take place for all adults, in groups of up to 15 people. Scottish Government travel restrictions updated. Level 4 to Level 3. Mainland Scotland and islands at Level 4 will move to Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s five tiers of restrictions on 26 April. If you are reading this page on the BBC News app, you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question on this topic. The first minister said there were grounds for "continued and significant concern" about levels of the virus in all of the council areas that would be moving to the highest tier of restrictions. "At these levels, we simply do not have the assurance we need that hospital and ICU services will be able to cope as we go deeper into winter.". England is currently in a national lockdown, and ministers are hoping to reintroduce a tiered system of restrictions when that ends on 2 December. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In the seven days up to Friday, Scotland as a whole had just over 140 new cases of Covid per 100,000 people. Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said restrictions were being "ratcheted up in parts of the country where the number of cases is going down" and said the government was "shutting down sectors without clear evidence they are the cause of the spread". Yes, you will be able to travel anywhere across Scotland and the UK. 12 countries and territories appear on the "green" list from Monday, May 17, including Iceland, the Faroe Islands, New Zealand and Australia. 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