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Christina O'Neill

Lockdown rule changes in Scotland from today as bingo halls, casinos and amusement arcades reopen

Bingo halls, casinos, snooker halls, funfairs and amusement arcades can reopen today in the latest raft of lockdown changes.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Thursday that  entertainment and leisure facilities can reopen, with physical distancing and hygiene measures in place.

It is more than seven weeks since similar moves were made in England for venues such as bingo halls.

Some outdoor live events are now permitted, with physical distancing, while driving lessons and contact sports outside can also resume.

Indoor face-to-face advisory services, such as Citizens Advice, can restart.

At the time, Sturgeon said: "I hope the reopening of some services will be welcomed because we know it is essential to reduce the economic harm this virus is doing, but I hope people will also understand why, as we try to open services and keep them open, we must take firm action when rules and guidance are not being complied with."

Gyms and swimming pools are set to reopen on August 31 after the First Minister brought forward the date from mid-september.

More restrictions are due to be lifted next month, which would see sports stadiums, theatres and live music venues be reopened with social distancing, limits on capacity and enhanced hygiene on September 14.

The restriction on numbers at weddings and funerals could also be relaxed - though they would still be subject to some restrictions.

Sturgeon added: "However, I must stress these possible changes are at this stage indicative only.

"And given the volatility we face in transmission of the virus, there is a very real possibility that these plans will change."

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