Covid Restriction Rules in Scotland

The University of Oxford publishes the results of a coronavirus vaccine trial and notes that the vaccine appears safe and triggers an immune response. More than 100,000 people are expected to participate in the next phase of the study. The Scottish Government announces additional support for the mental health of health and social workers. The Scottish Government announces the authorised reopening of drive-in events from 22 July. The Scottish Government announces the lifting of quarantine rules for Spain. From Monday 9 August, there will be no more travel restrictions in Scotland, apart from international quarantine regulations. The Scottish Government announces the extension of temporary restrictions until 2 November and additional funding for businesses. The COVID-19 Restriction Fund will now provide one-time grants of up to £4,310 to businesses that need to be closed by regulation. For businesses that can remain open but are directly affected by the restrictions, the maximum subsidy from the distress fund will be increased to £2,155.

If you live in the UK, you can check the overseas travel rules on GOV.UK. If a booking no longer complies with travel advice, you must follow the best practices observed during the pandemic and follow the guidelines of the Autorité de la concurrence et des marchés (CMA) regarding refunds, cancellations and booking changes. In accordance with CMA guidelines, customers who have booked but cannot stay due to restrictions should be offered a full refund. Sites will continue to receive contact information from Test & Protect and face covering rules will continue to apply. Even a stopover at another country`s airport counts as a visit if you`ve left the plane or someone else has boarded the plane. You must follow the rules according to the list on which the country is located. Additional restrictions will be introduced as the 2021 holiday season approaches, such as physical distancing, limiting the number of people in a store, and/or screens. If you have not been vaccinated with an approved vaccine, you must follow the rules for a person who is not fully vaccinated during a trip to Scotland.

The Scottish Government announces an additional one-time payment for the carers supplement of at least £460.20, which will start on Friday 26 September. June, to be paid. The Scottish Government publishes updated guidelines on restrictions on funeral services and more comprehensive public health guidelines on funeral services. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces the transition to Phase 1 of the lockdown roadmap, which begins on Friday 29 May. NHS Scotland`s Test and Protect programme will be rolled out across Scotland. The Scottish Government is publishing updated guidelines on physical distancing rules for Phase 1 of the Government`s Roadmap. “COVID-19: A Framework for Decision-Making” is published by the Scottish Government. The document describes the situation during the lockdown and outlines the factors to consider as the country gradually eases restrictions. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a new indicative date for the whole of Scotland which will be set for 19 October. July at level 0, provided that all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met. Another indicative date of August 9 for the lifting of all major restrictions related to COVID-19 (subject to confirmation).

If you visit other parts of the UK before entering Scotland and have been there for 10 days or more, you can travel to Scotland under UK rules. For more information, visit the Scottish Government`s website on travel rules, restrictions and levels of protection, including information on important travel. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces the move to Phase 3 of the Scottish Government`s roadmap out of lockdown. These include changes to indoor and outdoor gatherings from July 10, the reopening of stores in shopping malls, and dentists from July 13. July as well as the reopening of hairdressers, pubs, restaurants, holiday accommodation, tourist attractions, cinemas and places of worship from 15 July with certain restrictions. The Scottish Government announces new initiatives to support homebuyers and help people find work or retrain. Covid-19 restrictions are regularly reviewed and often differ in the UK. After an initial delay, Scotland will now move forward with plans to change self-isolation and testing guidelines for people with Covid-19 symptoms. This follows the removal of face coverings from public institutions from 18 April.

Below are the new guidelines in Scotland set by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on 30 April. The Scottish Government announces that restrictions on indoor gatherings in the west of Scotland will be extended to people living in Renfrewshire and East Dunbartonshire. Visits inside hospitals and nursing homes are limited to the necessary visits. The Scottish Government announces the launch of the Protect Scotland app. Scottish Government releases updated road map that limits indoor and outdoor gatherings to six people from two households as Scotland remains in Phase 3The Scottish Government launches the Scottish Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare Fund.The Scottish Government announces quarantine measures for people travelling to Scotland from Hungary and Reunion Island, while Sweden will be added to the exemption list. The Scottish Government publishes guidelines for people living in student accommodation after the 25th edition of the == External links == The guide outlines what pupils can and cannot do and what they should think about when considering a permanent return home. The UK government announces investment in covid research at the University of St Andrews. The Scottish Government publishes guidelines for universities, colleges and student housing providers.

The Scottish Government announces the extension of local restrictions to north and south Lanarkshire and limits family gatherings from midnight on Friday 11 September. The Scottish Government announces additional funding of £1 million to hire and train up to 25 new contact tracers, in particular to support quarantine efforts. The Scottish Government announces restrictions on indoor gatherings and restrictions on visits to hospitals and nursing homes in East Renfrewshire, Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire from midnight on Tuesday 1 September. Schools and kindergartens will remain open and plans to open colleges and universities remain in place. The Scottish Government announces that travellers from Greece will have to self-isolate from 4am on Thursday 3 September. The Scottish Government is publishing the 2020-21 Government Programme focusing on Scotland`s economic, health and social recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Scottish Government announces the tightening of lockdown restrictions on Saturday 16 January from 00:01. Non-essential click-through and collect retail services will be banned in Level 4 areas, with changes in five other key areas, including restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places. The UK government announces that the Employment Support Programme (JSS) will be expanded to support businesses that have had to close their premises due to coronavirus restrictions.

The UK government will support eligible businesses by paying two-thirds of each employee`s salary (or 67%) up to a maximum of £2,100 per month. The program begins on November 1 and is available for six months. The World Health Organization classifies the COVID19 B.1.617 mutation, first found in India, as a worrying variant. The Scottish Government announces that most of mainland Scotland (with the exception of Moray) will be available from Monday 17 September. May, will move to level 2, with restrictions eased on hospitality, entertainment, education and sports. Most islands need to move up to level 1. The number of people and households that can gather in Level 2 homes has been increased to six people from three households. From 17 May, anyone entering Scotland from countries on a new international travel “green list” will not have to quarantine on arrival, but will have to pass a PCR test for COVID-19. The Scottish Government announces that Glasgow and Moray will remain at Level 3 from Monday 17 May due to a high rate of COVID-19.

Travel to and from these areas is prohibited except for authorized purposes. There are no longer any restrictions on the number of people allowed to participate in important life events or milestones. However, there are still requirements for wearing face coverings at such events, with a few exceptions. However, under the current restrictions, many events covered by the plan may not take place. The Scottish Government publishes rules for staying at home and away from others (social distancing) These measures are required by law using the powers of the UK Coronavirus Act. The Scottish Government is providing advice to unpaid carers on COVID-19. Scottish Government is drawing up guidelines for campsites, holiday parks, caravan sites and motorhome rentals British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have tested positive for the coronavirus. For more information on the rules for weddings and funerals, see the Safe Stay Guide (Weddings and Funerals section).

The Scottish Government announces new travel restrictions on arrivals from Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. All travellers returning to Scotland from these countries will now have to self-isolate and undergo two PCR tests, regardless of their vaccination status. The Guidelines for Tourism and Hospitality have been updated (23 December 2021) and should be read in conjunction with the Safer Workplaces Guidelines, which contain the key elements of mandatory and advisory safeguards, as well as advice and resources on risk management. This update of the guidelines (23 December) refers to the elements of this package that will affect the tourism and hospitality sector, which entered into force on 26 (live events) and 27 December and will be reviewed after three weeks.