The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed the new lockdown levels across Scotland.
Ms Sturgeon announced that the 11 council areas that were in Tier 4, including Glasgow, South Lanarkshire and parts of Ayrshire, will see significant restrictions eased as of Friday, December 11.
The decrease in Covid-19 in these areas has meant that five other areas move down to a lower level.
Other areas such as Inverclyde, Falkirk and Angus all move down to Level 2 and the Borders and Dumfries & Galloway move to Level 1.
Speaking at Holyrood today, Ms Sturgeon said that we could be at the "beginning of the end" of the pandemic as vaccinations were rolled out today across the country.
She added: "That is why, in reaching decisions today, we have had to consider the potential overall impact of moving to a lower level of restrictions at the same time as the Christmas period begins in earnest. That has led us to a proportionate but still cautious set of conclusions."
Retail premises which have been closed under the level 4 restrictions, will be permitted to re-open from 6am on Friday.
Here's what you need to know:
Current area's tier:
Aberdeen City - Level 2
Aberdeenshire - Level 2
Angus - Level 2
Argyll and Bute - Level 2
Clackmannanshire - Level 3
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - Level 1
Dumfries and Galloway - Level 1
Dundee City - Level 3
East Ayrshire - Level 3
East Dunbartonshire - Level 3
East Lothian - Level 2
East Renfrewshire - Level 3
Edinburgh (City of) - Level 3
Falkirk - Level 2
Fife - Level 3
Glasgow City - Level 3
Highland - Level 1
Inverclyde - Level 2
Midlothian - Level 3
Moray - Level 1
North Ayrshire - Level 3
North Lanarkshire - Level 3
Orkney Islands - Level 1
Perth and Kinross - Level 3
Renfrewshire - Level 3
Scottish Borders - Level 1
Shetland Islands - Level 1
South Ayrshire - Level 3
South Lanarkshire - Level 3
Stirling - Level 3
West Dunbartonshire - Level 3
West Lothian - Level 3
The current worst Covid hotspots
Today's figures
33 new deaths have been announced in Scotland overnight from Covid-19 as 692 new positive cases were announced today.
This represents 5.5% of the total tests carried out.
Nicola Sturgeon announced that 983 patients are currently being treated for confirmed coronavirus in hospitals in Scotland.
57 people are intensive care.
A total of 101,475 people have now tested positive for the virus in Scotland.
The death total from Covid-19 in Scotland now stands at 3,950.
What will happen at Christmas?
From December 23 to 27 travel restrictions in all levels are being lifted and three households can form their own bubbles.
Covid-19 Protection Level: 0
Socialising
- 8/3 indoors (in-home socialising permitted) i.e. max 8 people from 3 households
- 15/5 outdoors
- Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards the total number of people counted in a gathering.
- Young people aged between 12 and 17 can meet up in groups of up to 15 at a time outdoors and are not subject to the 5 household limit. Physical distancing is required.
When you meet people from another household indoors you should:
- Minimise the number of meetings you have with people from other households each day
- Stay at least 2 metres apart from anyone who is not part of your household, unless in a public venue that is operating 1 metre distancing with additional measures being in place to avoid transmission.
- Maintain hand and cough hygiene
- Avoid touching hard surfaces with your hands
- Wash your hands when you arrive, when you leave, when you get home and especially before eating or after touching surfaces
- Do not share food or utensils – if eating, each household should bring, prepare and eat its own food separately
- If possible, keep rooms well ventilated – consider opening windows or a door
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- Permitted – licensing times to apply
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- Permitted – licensing times to apply
Hospitality (food for consumption on-premises)
- Permitted
Takeaways
- Take-aways can operate as normal, as long as food and drink is sold for consumption off the premises. Face coverings and physical distancing rules must be followed.
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and campsites)
- Open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
Travel
- No non-essential travel to/from level 3 or level 4 areas in Scotland.
- 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, tradespeople and beauticians)
- Open
- Mobile close contact services are permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- Open
Stadia and events
- Outdoor events permitted (restricted numbers)
- Indoor events – seated and ambulatory permitted (restricted numbers)
- Indoor grouped standing not permitted
- Stadia – open with restricted numbers
- Other - live events premises open including theatres, music venues, conference centres, and sports stadia.
Worship
- Open – indoor restricted numbers (50)
- Outdoor worship restricted to 200
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- Weddings/civil partnerships – 50 person limit
- Funerals – 50 person limit
- Wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 50 person limit
- Face coverings must be worn except for the bride and groom (or partners) and the person leading the ceremony during a wedding ceremony or civil partnership.
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- Open – with standard protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- Permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions (see socialising)
Schools
- Open – with standard protective measures in place
Universities and Colleges
- Colleges and universities can operate using a mix of face to face and distance learning.
Driving lessons
- Permitted
Sports and exercise
- All permitted - safety measures in place.
Leisure and entertainment
- Open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).
- All other leisure and entertainment businesses can be open and should operate in line with guidance, physical distancing duties, face-covering regulations and other hygiene measures.
Visitor attractions
- Open
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- Open
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- Permitted
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- Permitted
Offices, call centres and other workplaces
- People are advised to work from home wherever that is practicable.
- Open – working from home default where possible
- Businesses which provide essential services can continue to operate, such as those in the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector, courts and tribunals
Visiting hospitals
- Essential visits
- Two designated visitors observing physical distancing will apply
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 0 shielding
- Contact with others: Follow the level advice to the general population
- 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
Members of the public enjoy their first drink in a beer garden at the Hootenanny, Glasgow.
Covid-19 Protection Level: 1
Socialising
6/2 indoors (at times, depending on circumstances, we may need to stop indoor socialising in Level 1 in an area) i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
On the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) people can meet another household indoors, in a private home or in a public place such as a bar, pub, café or restaurant
- 6/2 outdoors
- Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards the total number of people counted in a gathering.
- Young people aged between 12 and 17 can meet up in groups of up to 6 at a time outdoors and are not subject to the 2 household limit. Physical distancing is required.
When you meet people from another household indoors you should:
- Minimise the number of meetings you have with people from other households each day
- Stay at least 2 metres apart from anyone who is not part of your household, unless in a public venue that is operating 1 metre distancing with additional measures being in place to avoid transmission.
- Maintain hand and cough hygiene
- Avoid touching hard surfaces with your hands
- Wash your hands when you arrive, when you leave, when you get home and especially before eating or after touching surfaces
- Not sharing food or utensils – if eating, each household should bring, prepare and eat its own food separately
- If possible, keep rooms well ventilated – consider opening windows or a door
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- Permitted – last entry at 21:30 and closes at 22:30
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- Permitted – last entry at 21:30 and closes at 22:30
Hospitality (food for consumption on-premises)
- Permitted – last entry at 21:30 and closes at 22:30
Takeaways
- Takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and campsites)
- 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, tradespeople and beauticians)
- Open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- Mobile close contact services permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- Open
Stadia and events
- Outdoor events seated and open space permitted (restricted numbers)
- Outdoor grouped standing events not permitted
- Small seated indoor events - permitted
- Stadia – open with restricted numbers
- Other - live events premises open including: theatres, music venues, conference centres, and sports stadia.
Worship
- Open – restricted numbers (50)
- Outdoor worship restricted to 200
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
- Face coverings must be worn except for the bride and groom (or partners) and the person leading the ceremony during a wedding ceremony or civil partnership.
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- Open – with standard protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- Permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions
Schools
- Open – with standard protective measures in place
Universities and Colleges
- Colleges and universities can operate using a mix of face to face and distance learning.
Driving lessons
- Permitted
Sports and exercise
- All permitted except 18+ indoor contact sports (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- Open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).
Visitor attractions
- Open
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- Open
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- Permitted
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- Permitted
Offices, call centres and other workplaces
- People are advised to work from home wherever that is practicable.
- Businesses which provide essential services can continue to operate, such as those in the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector, courts and tribunals
-
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 1 shielding
- Contact with others: follow the level advice to the general population
- 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
Covid-19 Protection Level: 2
Socialising
- No in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places, e.g. hospitality settings i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
- Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards the total number of people counted in a gathering.
- Young people aged between 12 and 17 can meet up in groups of up to 6 at a time outdoors and are not subject to the 2 household limit. Physical distancing is required.
When you meet people from another household indoors you should:
- Minimise the number of meetings you have with people from other households each day
- Stay at least 2 metres apart from anyone who is not part of your household, unless in a public venue that is operating 1 metre distancing with additional measures being in place to avoid transmission.
- Maintain hand and cough hygiene
- Avoid touching hard surfaces with your hands
- Wash your hands when you arrive, when you leave, when you get home and especially before eating or after touching surfaces
- Do not share food or utensils – if eating, each household should bring, prepare and eat its own food separately
- If possible, keep rooms well ventilated – consider opening windows or a door
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (indoors)
- Permitted – last entry 19:00 and closes at 20:00
- Alcoholic drinks can only be served with the purchase of a main meal.
Hospitality (outdoors)
- Alcohol only with the main meal – last entry 19:00 and closes at 20:00
Hospitality (food for consumption on-premises)
- Permitted – last entry 19:00 and closes at 20:00
Takeaways
- Takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and campsites)
- 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
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, tradesperson and beauticians)
- Open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- 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
- Live events premises closed including theatres, music venues, conference centres, and sports stadia.
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
- Face coverings must be worn except for the bride and groom (or partners) and the person leading the ceremony during a wedding ceremony or civil partnership.
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- Open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- Permitted. You should follow the rules for socialising.
Schools
- Open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Universities and Colleges
- Colleges and universities can operate using a mix of face to face and distance learning.
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)
- Permitted - differentiated restrictions apply
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- Permitted
Offices, call centres and other workplaces
- Essential only/working from home
- Businesses which provide essential services can continue to operate, such as those in the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector, courts and tribunals
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
Covid-19 Protection Level: 3
Socialising
- No in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places, e.g. hospitality settings i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
- Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards the total number of people counted in a gathering.
- Young people aged between 12 and 17 can meet up in groups of up to 6 at a time outdoors and are not subject to the 2 household limit. Physical distancing is required.
When you meet people from another household indoors you should:
- Minimise the number of meetings you have with people from other households each day
- Stay at least 2 metres apart from anyone who is not part of your household, unless in a public venue that is operating 1 metre distancing with additional measures being in place to avoid transmission.
- Maintain hand and cough hygiene
- Avoid touching hard surfaces with your hands
- Wash your hands when you arrive, when you leave, when you get home and especially before eating or after touching surfaces
- Do not share food or utensils – if eating, each household should bring, prepare and eat its own food separately
- If possible, keep rooms well ventilated – consider opening windows or a door
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- Not permitted
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- Not permitted
Hospitality (food for consumption on-premises)
- Permitted – last entry 17:00 and closes at 18:00
Takeaways
- Takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and campsites)
- Open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
- Tourists should not travel into, or out of, a Level 3 area for holidays or visits
- Exceptions for essentials travel includes those who must travel for work, education, health or for those attending weddings or funerals which requires an overnight stay.
Travel
- No non-essential travel into or out of the level 3 area
- Exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- International quarantine regulations apply
Transport
- Active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- Avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- Avoid non-essential use of public transport.
- Face coverings compulsory
Shopping
- Open
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tradesperson and beauticians)
- Open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- Mobile close contact service providers must not operate in level 3 with the exception of hairdressers and barbers.
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- Open (with protective measures)
Stadia and events
- Stadia must be closed to spectators.
- No live events are permitted.
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
- Face coverings must be worn except for the bride and groom (or partners) and the person leading the ceremony during a wedding ceremony or civil partnership.
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- Open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- Informal childcare is permitted. You should follow the rules for socialising.
Schools
- Open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Universities and Colleges
- Colleges and universities can operate using a more restricted mix of face to face and distance learning
Driving lessons
- Permitted
Sports and exercise
- All under 18s organised sports and activities are permitted, provided appropriate safety measures are followed.
- Organised outdoor non-contact sports, personal training and coaching are permitted, provided appropriate safety measures are followed. Outdoor contact sports are not permitted, except for professional sport
- Exercise is permitted indoors, abiding by the rules on meeting other households. No group exercise classes or sports (contact or non-contact) are permitted indoors.
Leisure and entertainment
- Closed
Visitor attractions
- All indoor and outdoor visitor attractions such as museums, galleries, educational and heritage attractions, zoos and aquariums can open providing there are physical distancing and hygiene measures in place
- Visitor attractions with retail and hospitality facilities can open in level 3 in line with retail and hospitality guidance.
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- Essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- Permitted - differentiated restrictions apply
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- Permitted/online where possible.
Offices, call centres and other workplaces
- Essential only/working from home
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 3 shielding
- Contact with others: Limit meeting people outside your own household, avoid indoor public spaces.
- Shopping: Strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limiting the number of times you go to a shop. Shop at quieter times.
- If you cannot work from home: Speak to your employer to ensure all appropriate protections are in place. If they are not, discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician.
- School/ formal childcare: Parents or guardians should discuss with their GP or clinician whether children should still attend
COVID-19 Protection Level: 4
Socialising
- No in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
- Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards the total number of people counted in a gathering.
- Young people aged between 12 and 17 can meet up in groups of up to 6 at a time outdoors and are not subject to the 2 household limit. Physical distancing is required.
When you meet people from another household indoors you should:
Young people aged between 12 and 17 can meet up in groups of up to 6 at a time outdoors and are not subject to the 2 household limit. Physical distancing is required.
- Minimise the number of meetings you have with people from other households each day
- Stay at least 2 metres apart from anyone who is not part of your household, unless in a public venue that is operating 1 metre distancing with additional measures being in place to avoid transmission.
- Maintain hand and cough hygiene
- Avoid touching hard surfaces with your hands
- Wash your hands when you arrive, when you leave, when you get home and especially before eating or after touching surfaces
- Not share food or utensils – if eating, each household should bring, prepare and eat its own food separately
- If possible, keep rooms well ventilated – consider opening windows or a door
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- Closed
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- Closed
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- Closed
- Hotels and other accommodation providers can still serve food to qualifying guests i.e. key or exempt workers, staying in their premises up to 22:00. Room service, including alcohol, is allowed as normal.
Takeaways
- Takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- All holiday accommodation is closed to tourism. Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering can remain open for essential customers only:
Travel
- No non-essential travel into or out of the level 4 area. If necessary, limits on travel distance, or a requirement to stay at home
- Exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- International quarantine regulations apply
Transport
- Active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- Avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- No use of public transport, except for essential purposes.
- Face coverings compulsory
Shopping
- Only essential retail
- Click and collect, on-line services and outdoor retail, such as garden centres, outdoor markets and car lots, can also remain open.
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- Closed
- Mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- Closed
Stadia and events
- Stadia must be closed to spectators.
- No live events are permitted
Worship
- Open with restricted numbers (20 people)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- Weddings/civil partnerships – maximum 15 people
- Funerals and wakes – 20 person limit
- No receptions
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- Early learning and childcare can remain open. Enhanced and targeted protective measures are in place.
Informal childcare
- Informal childcare is only permitted for essential workers.
- You should follow the rules for socialising.
- Only children should enter the home of another household.
Schools
- Open, with enhanced and targeted protective measures
Universities and Colleges
- Colleges and universities can operate using a more restricted mix of face to face and distance learning.
Driving lessons
- Not permitted
Sports and exercise
- You are permitted to meet others outdoors, following the rules around meeting other households, for informal exercise or sport.
- Indoor sports facilities are closed.
- Outdoor gyms can remain open.
- Outdoor non-contact sports are permitted for all age groups.
Leisure and entertainment
- Closed
Visitor attractions
- All indoor visitor attractions such as museums, galleries, heritage attractions, indoor areas of zoos and aquariums are closed
- Outdoor visitor attractions, such as parks, gardens and the outdoor areas of zoos may remain open, to enable exercise and recreation to be undertaken with appropriate physical distancing in place, but should only be visited in line with travel restrictions.
- Visitor attraction’s retail and hospitality facilities will be closed.
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- Essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- No activities are permitted with the exception of youth work where it is delivered as part of the school day/curriculum.
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- Essential only/online where possible
Offices, call centres and other workplaces
- Essential only/working from home
- Businesses which provide essential services can continue to operate, such as those in the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector, courts and tribunals
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 4 shielding
- Minimise: Contact with people outside your own household if you can. You should not take public transport.
- Shopping: Strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limiting the number of times you go to a shop. Shop at quieter times.
-
If you cannot work from home:
The majority of workplaces can be made safe. If you have any concerns you should discuss these with your employer.
However, at this level the Chief Medical Officer will issue a letter which is similar to a fit note and which will last for as long as your area is under Level 4 restrictions. This letter can be used in the few cases where it is not possible to make your workplace safe.
Please note that this does not automatically mean you should not attend work. You should discuss this further with your employer, and if this results in adequate protection, you can continue to work.
- School/formal childcare: Children on the shielding list should not attend in person.
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