Level 2

COVID-19 Protection Level: 2

Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)

• no in-home socialising
• 6/2 outdoors and in public places, e.g. hospitality settings i.e. max 6 people from 2 households

Hospitality (food and drink)

Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)

• permitted – time restrictions may apply

Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)

• permitted with main meal – time restrictions may apply

Hospitality (food for consumption on premises

• permitted – time restrictions may apply

Takeaways

• takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements

Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)

• open – socialising and hospitality rules apply

Travel 

• no non-essential travel to/from level 3 or higher areas in Scotland and equivalents in rest of UK
• exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
• international quarantine regulations apply
• otherwise unrestricted

Transport

• active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
• avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
• face coverings compulsory on public transport.

Shopping

• open

Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)

• open
• mobile close contact services not permitted

Public buildings – e.g. libraries

• open (with protective measures)

Stadia and events

• events not permitted/closed
• drive in events permitted
• stadia closed to spectators

Worship

• open – restricted numbers (50)

Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes

• weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
• funerals – 20 person limit
• wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit

Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)

• open – with enhanced protective measures in place

Informal childcare

• permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions, children only may enter other households

Schools

• open – with enhanced protective measures in place

Colleges

• blended

Universities

• blended

Driving lessons

• permitted

Sports and exercise

• all permitted except 18+ indoor contact sports (professional permitted)

Leisure and entertainment

• cinemas, amusement arcades open.
• following closed: soft play, funfairs, indoor bowling, theatres, snooker/pool halls, music venues, casinos, bingo halls, nightclubs and adult entertainment

Visitor attractions

• open

Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)

• open but reduced face-to-face services.

Unregulated children’s activities (incl. youth clubs, children’s groups)

• differentiated restrictions apply

Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)

• permitted

Offices and call centres

• essential only/working from home 

Other workplaces

• open – working from home default where possible

Shielding

This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise

Level 2 shielding

• Contact with others: reduce the number of people or households you have face to face contact with
• Avoid: one metre zones
• Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping
• If you cannot work from home:Following a workplace risk assessment, your employer should make the necessary adjustments to your workplace to protect you. You can discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician if you still feel unsafe.
• School/ formal childcare: follow the level advice to the general population