The levels range from 0 to 4 with 0 being the lowest lockdown level.

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Grades have been given to local authority areas depending on the prevalence of the virus, rather than the current NHS health board restrictions currently in use.

Protection Level: 0

Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
8/3 indoors (in-home socialising permitted) i.e. max 8 people from 3 households; 15/5 outdoors

Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors) permitted – time restrictions may apply

Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
permitted – 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
Stadia and events
outdoor events permitted
indoor events – seated and ambulatory permitted (restricted numbers)
indoor grouped standing not permitted
stadia – open with restricted numbers

Worship
open – restricted numbers (50)

Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
weddings/civil partnerships – 50 person limit
funerals – 50 person limit
wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 50 person limit

Weddings face restrictions in all five levels

Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
open – with standard protective measures in place

Informal childcare
permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions (see socialising)

Schools
open – with standard protective measures in place

Colleges
blended

Universities
blended

Driving lessons
permitted

Sports and exercise
all permitted
 

Leisure and entertainment
open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).

Visitor attractions
open
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
open
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
permitted
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
permitted

Offices and call centres
working from home still advised

Other workplaces
open – working from home default where possible

Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.

Level 0 shielding

Contact with others: follow the level advice to the general population
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

COVID-19 Protection Level: 1

Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)

6/2 indoors (at times, depending on circumstances, we may need to stop indoor socialising in Level 1 in an area) i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
6/2 outdoors

Hospitality (food and drink)

Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)permitted – time restrictions may apply

Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors): permitted – 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, but may be subject to additional protective measures
mobile close contact services not permitted
 

Public buildings – e.g. libraries
open

Stadia and events
outdoor events seated and open space permitted (restricted numbers)
outdoor grouped standing events not permitted
small seated indoor events permitted
stadia – open with restricted numbers

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 standard protective measures in place

Informal childcare
permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions
 

Schools
open – with standard 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
open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).
Visitor attractions: open

Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan): open

Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups): 
permitted

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

Shielding: This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.

Level 1 shielding

Contact with others: follow the level advice to the general population
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

COVID-19 Protection Level: 2

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 (food and drink)

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

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, but may be subject to additional protective measures
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 open.
following closed: soft play, funfairs, indoor bowling, theatres, snooker/pool halls, music venues, casinos, bingo halls, 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

Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.

Level 2 shielding: contact with others: reduce the number of people or households you have face to face contact with

COVID-19 Protection Level: 3

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 (food and drink)

Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors): not permitted

Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors): not permitted

Hospitality (food for consumption on premises): permitted – time restrictions may apply

Bars and pubs will be closed in tier 3 and tier 4

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; guidance encourages non-essential (leisure/tourism) use only by locals essential, eg work-related, use can continue

Travel 
no non-essential travel into or out of the level 3 area exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas; international quarantine regulations apply

Transport
active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible; avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible; avoid non-essential use of public transport, face coverings compulsory

Shopping
open

Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
mobile close contact services not permitted
 

Public buildings – e.g. libraries
open (with protective measures)

Stadia and events: not permitted / 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: restricted blended

Universities: restricted blended

Driving lessons: permitted

Sports and exercise

indoor: individual exercise only (exemption for under 18s)
outdoor – all except adult (18+) contact sports (professional permitted)

Leisure and entertainment
closed

Visitor attractions
all open or outdoor only open, depending on circumstances

Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)

Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
differentiated restrictions apply

Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
permitted/online where possible.

Offices and call centres: essential only/working from home 

Other workplaces: open – working from home default where possible

Shielding: This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.

Level 3 shielding

Contact with others: limit meeting people outside your own household, avoid indoor public spaces.

COVID-19 Protection Level: 4

Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
no in-home socialising

6/2 outdoors and in public places i.e. max 6 people from 2 households

Hospitality 
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors): closed
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors): closed
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises): closed (hotel exception)

Takeaways: permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements

Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
essential only, for example work-related (no tourism)

Travel 
no non-essential travel into or out of the level 4 area. If necessary, limits on travel distance, or a requirement to stay at home exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas; international quarantine regulations apply

Transport
active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible; avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible; no use of public transport, except for essential purposes, face coverings compulsory
 

Shopping
Non-essential retail:closed, (click and collect permitted) 
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians): closed

Public buildings – e.g. libraries: closed

Stadia and events: not permitted / closed to spectators

Worship: open with restricted numbers (20 people)

Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes

Weddings/civil partnerships – maximum 5 people (6 where interpreter permitted)

Funerals – 20 person limit

Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
open, subject to targeted intervention which may impact on capacity; informal childcare essential worker informal childcare only.

Schools: open, with enhanced and targeted protective measures

Colleges: restricted blended

Universities: restricted blended

Driving lessons: not permitted

Sports and exercise: (indoor) gyms closed

outdoor non-contact sports only (professional permitted)

Leisure and entertainment: closed

Visitor attractions: closed

Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan): essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)

Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
indoor activities not permitted

Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
essential only/online where possible

Offices and call centres: essential only/working from home

Other workplaces

Permitted: essential workplaces, outdoor workplaces, construction manufacturing

Shielding: This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.

All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.

Level 4 shielding

contact with others: contact with people outside your own household if you can. You should not take public transport.

shopping: Strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limiting the number of times you go to a shop. Shop at quieter times.
if you cannot work from home: The Chief Medical Officer will issue an automatic two week fit note to give people on the shielding list protection while they speak to their GP or consultant and get a personal fit note if necessary.
school/formal childcare: children on the shielding list should not attend in person.