Despite removing most coronavirus restrictions, the rules in Scotland and Wales still remain stricter than in England, with both nations instructing people to continue wearing face masks in certain settings.
said the nation could move to the lowest level of its five-tier system of rules due to the"steady decline in cases" and"the success of vaccination".Sturgeon eases most Scotland restrictions
Double-vaccinated adults and also children are now able to avoid self-isolation if they are a close contact of someone withAll teachers and pupils will have to keep wearing masks indoors for up to six weeks after schools return, but whole classes will no longer have to stay at home if someone tests positive.However, children and adults who are higher-risk close contacts will still be told to isolate.
Under the new rules, people will be allowed to drink while standing up in pubs and outdoor events of more than 5,000 people and indoor events of more than 2,000 will be able to go ahead, as long as they have permission from local authorities and the government.
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