Coronavirus: Latest restrictions in Scotland at a glance

The First Minister has announced a tightening of restrictions in Scotland in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

It comes as another 383 new cases of the virus were recorded in the last 24 hours, the highest daily total since April 18, with one death confirmed.

The main changes, outlined by Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament, include the extension of a ban on household gatherings to cover all of Scotland, as well as pubs and restaurants being told to close at 10pm on Friday.

But what is the full list of measures confirmed today?

Pubs and restaurants land curfew

As has been introduced south of the border, pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 10pm from Friday. The Scottish Government’s aim is to curtail the spread of the virus but to allow businesses to continue trading.

“We are seeking to find a balance between action to suppress the virus and the protection of people’s jobs and livelihood,” Sturgeon said.

However, she added if hospitality rules on hygiene, face coverings, table service, maximum numbers and distancing are not fully complied with then further restrictions, including possible closure, will be unavoidable.

Household gatherings

The ban on visiting other households, which has been in place in the west of Scotland recently, will be extended nationwide from Wednesday. It will be reviewed every three weeks.

There are exceptions, however, such as for those people living alone who form extended households, non-cohabiting couples, childcare and for tradespeople.

Meeting in public

The rules on meeting other people in public indoor spaces, which are subject to guidance, remain the same. That means no more than six people can meet from two households.

What about outdoors?

The rules of two households and groups of up to six still applies outdoors as well, including in private gardens.

Outdoors, children under 12 are exempt – both from the limit of six and the limit of two households. There are no limits on children under 12 playing together outdoors.

Additionally, young people aged 12-18 will be exempt from the two household limit. They will be allowed to meet together outdoors in groups of up to six, although Sturgeon said this will be monitored “carefully” and stressed this is outdoors only.

Work from home

“Everyone who can work from home, should work from home,” the First Minister said. This will limit numbers on public transport and the gathering of people indoors for prolonged periods.

Sturgeon said if necessary the Scottish Government will put a “legal duty” on businesses to allow home working where possible.

Car sharing

There should be no car sharing between people of different households. Test and Protect data has shown sharing car journeys presents a significant risk of transmission, Sturgeon said.

Circuit breaker?

Talk of a circuit breaker, somewhat of a mini-lockdown, in the October school break has been played down but has not been ruled out altogether.

Sturgeon said no decision has yet been made on this but the Scottish Government is actively keeping it under review.

She also warned: “Given this is a global pandemic, please do not book travel overseas for the October break if it is not essential.”