Nicola Sturgeon announced today that Inverclyde will be moving to Level 1 from Saturday 5 June.
Many parts of Scotland where Covid-19 cases are low or stable have been moved to this level, with Inverclyde being one of the 14 places moving down from Level 2.
With ever-changing guidelines, here is what you can now do at this level according to Scottish Government guidelines.
Socialising
- You can meet socially in groups of up to six people from three households in your home or theirs, and you can stay overnight.
- Groups of up to eight from three households can meet in an indoor public place like a café, pub or restaurant.
- Up to 12 people from 12 households can meet outdoors in a garden or public place.
- Under-12s do not count towards the outdoor social limits, but do count indoors.
Travel
- You can travel within any area of Scotland in levels zero, one or two – but cannot enter a level three or four area except for certain reasons.
- You can also travel anywhere in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.
- All holiday accomodation, including self-catered settings and hotels, can open – but bedrooms should be occupied by only one household.
- International travel can resume in line with Scotland’s wider traffic light system, abiding by restrictions for the 'green list' and 'amber list'.
Hospitality
- Restaurants, pubs, cafes and other hospitality businesses can open indoors until 11pm, serving food and alcoholic drinks.
- Table service must remain in place, and face coverings must be worn by customers unless they are seated.
Events
- Outdoor seated stadiums and events can open with a maximum capacity of 1,000 people, and outdoor standing events with a maximum of 5,000 people.
- Small seated indoor events can open to a maximum of 200 people.
- Up to 100 people can attend weddings and funerals, as well as wakes and receptions, and alcohol can be served.
Other important points
- All shops and stores are open as well as all close contact services including hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons.
- Tourist accommodation and visitor attractions are open.
- Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools are open, with many operating a booking only system.
- All public buildings like libraries and community centres are able to open.
- Tradespeople can carry out any work and repairs in your home such as painting, decorating or repairing.
- You can provide informal childcare, for example to look after a grandchild.
- Nightclubs and adult entertainment venues remain closed.
What is next?
- Another update from the First Minister is expected in three weeks with the potential to move to Level 0.
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