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Scottish travel restrictions lifted

Wearing of face coverings will be compulsory in shops

Mark Moran
03 July 2020
ScotRail reports that since the wearing of face coverings was made mandatory on Monday 22 June around 90% of customers have followed the guidance to keep themselves and others safe.
ScotRail reports that since the wearing of face coverings was made mandatory on Monday 22 June around 90% of customers have followed the guidance to keep themselves and others safe.

 

The five-mile limit for leisure travel in Scotland will be lifted for the majority of the country under Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown. While the five-mile travel distance limit for leisure will be lifted from Friday 3 July, the public are being encouraged to stay within their local area, where possible.

Following the introduction of mandatory face coverings on public transport, the measure will be extended to include retail settings from Friday 10 July, in line with expected changes to other lockdown measures on that date. ScotRail reports that since the wearing of face coverings was made mandatory on Monday 22 June around 90% of customers have followed the guidance to keep themselves and others safe.

Provisions to allow children to play outdoors with friends, the introduction of exemptions to the 2-metre physical distancing rule, and the mandatory use of face coverings in retail settings from Phase 3 were among measures announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on 2 July.

From 3 July, children aged 11 and under will be able to play outdoors, without physical distancing, in groups of up to eight and of no more than two other households.

Children aged 12 to 17 are asked to continue to physically distance but can meet in groups of up to eight outdoors and no more than two other households at a time. There will be no limit placed on the total number of households children can meet in one day, enabling siblings to meet separate groups or friends, or to meet groups in addition to those their parents or carers may take part in.

Sturgeon also confirmed that outdoor hospitality, such as pavement cafés and beer gardens, would be able to start trading from Monday 6 July, in line with indicative dates previously set out.

Self-contained self-catering holiday accommodation across Scotland will be able to reopen. The change covers a variety of businesses including caravan and campervan parks, lodges and second homes.

The First Minister announced the outcome of a review of the evidence on the 2-metre social distancing rule. The COVID-19 Advisory Group has made it clear that the fundamental science around distance and transmission remains unchanged and that risk increases with proximity to an infected individual. As such, the Scottish Government will retain 2-metres as the default physical distancing requirement for Phase 3 but introduce exceptions to this requirement if practicable mitigating measures can be implemented. Settings and sectors considered appropriate for exceptions, pending agreed mitigations, are: public transport; outdoor hospitality; indoor hospitality; and retail. There will be no exemptions prior to the move to Phase 3.

The First Minister said: “As we move further out of lockdown, some rules will become more targeted and, as such, a bit more complicated. However, the basic foundation principles and hygiene measures remain as important as ever – each and every one of us must strike the right balance in order to keep the momentum of lifting lockdown going while protecting the progress made. What we are witnessing across the country is a sharp reminder just how highly infectious COVID-19 is, and how vital it is that we proceed with care and caution. 

“That said, please take advantage of the fact that some rules are changing. Get out and about a bit more if you can and are able. Support your local businesses where possible - shops, outdoor hospitality and self-catering accommodation are beginning to reopen, travel distance restrictions are being lifted, and we are actively exploring further measures we can introduce – such as face coverings and 2-metre rule exemptions – that can get our economy safely back up and running even quicker.

“If you are ever in doubt, please remember our key guidance – the FACTS: face coverings should be worn in enclosed spaces; avoid crowded areas; clean your hands and hard surfaces regularly and thoroughly; 2-metre distancing remains in place; self-isolate, and book a test immediately, if you have symptoms of COVID-19.”

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