Stay local: Scottish coronavirus restrictions easing tomorrow, how 'stay local' rule is different from 'stay at home' and what else is changing
The ‘stay at home’ message will be lifted and replaced with a ‘Stay Local’ one as of tomorrow, Friday, April 2.
The main difference between these orders is that from tomorrow, people will be able to make non-essential journey’s within their local council area, under the current stay home restrictions you are only allowed to leave your home or garden for an essential purpose.
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For now, restrictions on non-essential travel across local authority boundaries will remain in place.
In her update on Tuesday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I fully understand how frustrating that is for everybody. I share that frustration.
"Like many of you, my family live in a different local authority to the one I live in and so like anyone with loved ones in a different part of the country, I desperately want to see them in person.
"But the requirement to stay local is there for the moment for a good reason.”
Further easing planned from Monday, April 5
Hairdressers
From Monday, April 5, Hairdressers and barbers will open again, although it will be for appointments only.
Non essential shops
More retailers will be allowed to open, including non-essential shops and garden centres. Click and collect services will also be permitted
Students return to teaching
Students may return to come University and College campuses for in person teaching.
Outdoor contact sports for ages 12-17
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Further expected easing on April, 26
Mainland travel restrictions lift
The Scottish Government hopes to lift all restrictions on journeys in mainland Scotland on April, 26.
All retail premises to reopen
This step means that libraries, museums and galleries, tourist accommodation would be able to open from April, 26.
Hospitality sector to reopen
The hospitality sector should be able to reopen outdoors for the service of alcohol until 10pm, and potentially open indoors for non-alcohol service.
Socialising
Up to four people from two households could be able to socialise indoors in a public place such as a café or restaurant.
While six people from up to three households could be able to meet outdoors.
The limit on wedding and funeral attendance could be raised to 50 people
Gyms
Plans state that gyms and swimming pools will hopefully be open for individual exercise from April, 26.
Non-essential work
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