Nicola Sturgeon will reveal any further changes to be made as part of the Scottish Government’s phase three lockdown review today.
Scotland moved into its third phase three weeks ago, with the First Minister stressing at the last review that the virus remains a serious threat to public health and that the phase could continue for some time.
Gyms, swimming pools and soft plays were given an indicative return date of September 14 at the briefing.
Here's what could be allowed as of Monday (August 24) after today's review if it is deemed safe to do so:
- Live events (outdoors) with physical distancing, enhanced hygiene and restricted numbers following relevant guidance
- Organised outdoor contact sports can resume for all ages, following the guidance of relevant sports bodies
- Snooker/ pool halls and indoor bowling facilities can re-open – following guidance.
- Bingo halls can re-open with physical distancing and following guidance
- Driving lessons can resume – following guidance
- Amusement arcades and casinos can re-open following guidance including enhanced hygiene.
Funfairs - both static and travelling - can re-open subject to relevant guidance.
Further changes may also take place with effect from Monday September 14, but these are conditional on the next review in three weeks time on Thursday, September 10.
These include indoor live events (with physical distancing and restricted numbers), the reopening of gyms, swimming pools and stadia and other indoor entertainment venues (e.g. theatres, live music/concert venues) following guidance such as with physical distancing requirements.
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