Coronavirus restrictions easing in Scotland RECAP: Follow along here for all of today’s updates as most of mainland Scotland moves down to Level 2 including changes to hospitality, home visits and hugs
Nicola Sturgeon confirmed last week that most of mainland Scotland would move down to Level 2 today, Monday, May 17, which includes rules on hospitality being relaxed further, cinemas reopening and people being allowed to meet privately indoors without having to adhere to social distancing rules - meaning you can hug your loved ones again.
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Coronavirus restrictions easing in Scotland RECAP: Follow along here for all of today’s updates as most of mainland Scotland moves down to Level 2 including changes to hospitality, home visits and hugs
Key Events
- Alcohol can be served indoors until 10.30pm everyday in Level 2 areas as of today
- Glasgow and Moray to remain in Level 2 for at least another week
- Six people from three different households can meet privately indoors
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Pictures showing customers enjoying a warm welcome back at Edinburgh’s Bingo halls as restrictions ease
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