Fife will face level two restrictions from Monday, the first minister has confirmed.
She made the announcement to the Scottish Parliament today.
It means the region will face similar restrictions to the ones already in place - although there will be slightly more flexibility for the hospitality industry.
The restrictions will be reviewed on a weekly basis, and can be applied at a local or national level.
It means the following for people living in the Kingdom:
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 (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, bingo halls open.
- following closed: soft play, funfairs, indoor bowling, theatres, snooker/pool halls, music venues, casinos, 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
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
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