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