You don't need to be a Rambler affiliated club as far as I can tell. Rambler's seem to be selling the "we are exempt" line as if it applies only to them, but it applies to any organised hill/mountain walking group of up to 30 provided certain guidelines are followed. 🙂

The BMC has a handy pdf resource here:
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/Download.aspx?id=1913
and current rules here:
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/coronavirus-update-new-rule-of-6
Its a bit of a fag but doable as there are a long as you follow the rules.
Wales: 30 people can meet up (currently!) for hillwalking.
England: Rule of 6 unless the guidelines above are followed. If so 30
Scotland: As clear as one of their many Bogs! 🤔

Disclaimer: I like everybody else have no idea whether we are coming or going, and everything may change on the morrow anyway. ☹

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-the-public-and-sport-providers ) includes the following:
'In this guidance, ‘organised sport’ refers to sport which is formally organised by a national governing body, club, public body, qualified instructor, company or charity, and which follows the sport’s national governing body’s guidance. … Organised outdoor sport is exempt from legal gathering limits across all levels … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) … This means that organised outdoor team sport and outdoor exercise classes, as well as outdoor licensed physical activity, can happen with any number of participants, as long as undertaken in line with published COVID-secure guidance. … Informal or self-organised sport and physical activity is not exempt, and must adhere to legal gathering limits … Organised sport participation events such as races and organised walks can take place outdoors but must adhere to legal gathering limits and follow COVID-secure guidance … (Cont'd)

OR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) … In tier 1 and 2 areas: organised sport participation events can take place outdoors, but participants must not gather or participate in groups of more than 6 people (unless from the same household or support bubble), and should follow social distancing guidelines. In tier 3 areas: organised sport participation events can take place outdoors, but only if participants do not mix with people from outside their household or support bubble (except in some public outdoor places, including outdoor sports grounds and facilities, where people can meet in groups of up to 6).'

FOR ENGLAND


Further guidance for organised sport participation events is given here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-safe-provision-including-team-sport-contact-combat-sport-and-organised-sport-events#organised-sports-participation-events

Some explanation following consultation with Sport England is given by the LDWA in the update posted here on 03/12/20:
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/library/coronavirus2020.php

FOR WALES


Government guidance ( https://gov.wales/guidance-leaving-your-home-and-seeing-other-people-coronavirus#section-55526 ) includes the following:
'In most circumstances, the absolute maximum number of people that do not all live together who can gather outdoors is four (not including any children under 11). '

and ( https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance#section-46351 ):
'Anyone can play sport or exercise in a group of up to 30 people outdoors or 15 people indoors, if this is part of an organised activity … Children aged under 11 are also excluded from the maximum number in the gathering'

FOR WALES

'Rules on organised activities' including that 'The activity must be organised by a business, public body or charitable institution, club, political organisation or national governing body of a sport or other activity' are given here: https://gov.wales/guidance-leaving-your-home-and-seeing-other-people-coronavirus#section-55530

FOR SCOTLAND


Sportscotland guidance, in which ‘Organised sporting or physical activity’ is defined (in paragraph 12) as referring to 'activities which are undertaken in a structured and managed way following specific rules and guidance of relevant SGBs, local authorities or businesses who in turn have fully applied related Scottish Government and sportscotland guidance. …', is given here:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6323/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-261120-final.pdf

See also:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/covid-19/latest-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance/

FOR SCOTLAND


Government guidance for informal exercise or sport can be found here:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/

M1960: Thanks M1960, that kept you busy for a while. 🙂

FOR WALES


The links I posted on 10/12/20 now take you to a government web page for the Welsh COVID-19 alert levels. The quotes I gave applied when Wales was at alert level 3, but it moved to alert level 4 at midnight. Guidance for alert level 4
( https://gov.wales/alert-level-4-frequently-asked-questions#section-58322 ) includes the following:
'you can leave home as often as you like to exercise as long as you do so from home and alone or with members of your household or support bubble (and/or a carer).'

FOR WALES


A government guide to restrictions ( https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-12/coronavirus-control-plan-alert-levels-in-wales.pdf ) says that at alert level 4 'Organised outdoor activities' are 'Not possible'.

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance for Tier 4 ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home#stay-at-home ), a new tier which came into force in some areas at midnight, includes the following:
'You can continue to do unlimited exercise alone, or in a public outdoor place with your household, support bubble, or one other person.'

I will keep an eye open for updates in the government links I posted on 10/12/20.

FOR ENGLAND


Government sports guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-the-public-and-sport-providers) has been updated today to include tier 4 areas, and now includes the following:
'In tier 4 areas: you are allowed to leave your home to exercise outdoors in a public place - alone, with 1 other person, or within your household or bubble. You can only participate in organised outdoor sport if it is within these legal gathering limits. …. In tier 4 areas: organised sport participation events should not take place.'

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance for the national lockdown announced today
( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home ) includes the following:
'You should follow this guidance immediately. The law will be updated to reflect these new rules. … You may leave the home to: … exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area. ...'

FOR WALES


Wales is remaining at alert level 4, but government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-4-frequently-asked-questions#section-58322 ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'you can leave home as often as you like to exercise as long as you do so from home and alone,with members of your household or support bubble (and/or a carer) or, from Saturday 30 January, you will be allowed to exercise with one person from another household.'

FOR WALES


Wales is remaining at alert level 4, but government guidance
( https://gov.wales/alert-level-4-frequently-asked-questions#section-58322 ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'you can leave home as often as you like to exercise. Exercise should be undertaken locally and must start and finish at your home or the home of your support bubble. … You can exercise in public outdoor places with:
. members of your household or support bubble, or
. with people from one other household, as long as the total number of people exercising is no more than 4 (excluding any carers or children under 11 from either of those households) ...'

The tier stuff will be out of date on Monday. Boris says he wont use different tiers again.

But its always nice to be kept up to date with the regulations.

FOR ENGLAND


The links for government sports guidance which I posted on 10/12/20 and 24/12/20 currently include the following statement:
'The guidance below is suspended for the period of national restrictions, but remains here for reference. During the current national restrictions, you must adhere to the rules set out above.'

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'From 8 March, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will be changing:
. you will be allowed to spend time in outdoor public spaces for recreation on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. This means you can sit down for a drink or picnic. You must continue to maintain social distance from those outside your household. This is in addition to outdoor exercise, which is already permitted ...'

FOR ENGLAND



Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'England is still in a national lockdown. … Legally permitted reasons to leave home include to: … exercise, or for outdoor recreation in a public outdoor space - this can be on your own, with your household or support bubble or with one other person (in which case you should stay 2m apart). You should minimise the amount of time spent outside your home, and you should not travel outside your local area. ...'

However they are bussing teenagers from outside our area to sit indoors for most of the day with other teenagers from inside our area. Methinks this government is a load of poo poo.

FOR SCOTLAND



The document in the first link that I posted on 10/12/20 is out of date, although the quote from it that I gave is still correct. Here is the link for the new version of this document dated 12/03/21:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6446/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-120321-final.pdf

FOR WALES


Wales is remaining at alert level 4, but government guidance
( https://gov.wales/alert-level-4-frequently-asked-questions#section-65503 ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'Up to four people from no more than two households (excluding any carers or children under 11 from either of those households) can meet outdoors at any one time. … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … However, we ask you to
. stay local. This means that you should not be travelling beyond your local area to meet with people.
. please try and reduce the number of different people you see. It is better to see the same people regularly than to see lots of different people occasionally
. please maintain social distancing and hand hygiene'

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will change on 29 March. … From 29 March:
. you will be able to meet outdoors either in a group of 6 (from any number of households), or in a group of any size from up to 2 households (each household can include existing support bubbles, if eligible)
. you will be able to take part in formally organised outdoor sports with any number of people (outdoor sports venues and facilities will be able to reopen) ...'

FOR ENGLAND


The Roadmap ( https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021#roadmap ) includes the following:
'From 29 March … Guidance will set out that people should continue to work from home where they can. People should continue to minimise travel wherever possible, and should not be staying away from home overnight at this stage.'

FOR ENGLAND


Government sports guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-the-public-and-sport-providers ) was updated yesterday and now includes the following:
'Where the rules mention ‘organised’ sport, this means sport which is formally organised by a qualified instructor, club, national governing body, company or charity and follows sport-specific guidance. If the sport is not organised by one of these groups (for example, some friends having a kickabout) or the sport’s NGB guidance is not being followed (for example, a football club ignoring the FA’s safety measures), this is considered to be informal or self-organised sport. … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) … Taking part in organised sport sometimes means that other restrictions such as legal gathering limits don’t apply when taking part. … Informal or self-organised sport is not covered by any exemptions. … From 29 March, the rules on social contact will change. People will not be required to stay at home, and will be permitted to meet outdoors in groups of up to 6 people, or as a group of two households, for exercise or recreation. … Social distancing must be maintained between people who do not live together or share a support bubble. … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) … Organised sport and supervised children’s sport and physical activity can take place outdoors in any number, but people should maintain the rules on social contact before and after sporting activity. This applies to organised outdoor (individual and team) sports, outdoor exercise classes, organised sports participation events and outdoor licensed physical activity. … Where sport is not formally organised, it can only take place within the rules on social contact above - in groups of up to 6 people, or two households. … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) … Organised sport participation events such as races and organised walks can take place outdoors and are exempt from legal gathering limits. However they must be organised in accordance with the guidance for the safe provision of grassroots sport (including organised sport participation events). … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) … You should minimise travel wherever possible, but you can travel to exercise and take part in informal and organised sport, where necessary. You should not stay away from home overnight for sport and physical activity.'

(It's not relevant to this thread but, since it was in the quote relating to travel that I gave on 22/03/21 from the Roadmap, note that the Roadmap shows that guidance for people to work from home where they can will continue in Steps 2 and 3, so won't end until 21/06/21 at the earliest.)

FOR WALES


From today Wales is between alert levels 4 and 3, and government guidance ( https://gov.wales/frequently-asked-questions-restrictions-27-march#section-67231 ) now includes the following:
'Up to six people from no more than two households (excluding any carers or children under 11 from either of those households) can meet outdoors at any one time. … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … However, we ask you to
. please try and reduce the number of different people you see. It is better to see the same people regularly than to see lots of different people occasionally
. please maintain social distancing and hand hygiene
You must stay within Wales. …'

(Just children and young people aged under 18 (or persons who were aged under 18 on 31 August 2020) can take part in organised outdoor activities.)

FOR ENGLAND


There is further government guidance on travel here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 12/03/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version effective from today:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6487/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-050421-final.pdf

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will change on 12 April. … From 12 April: …
. self-contained accommodation will be able to open for overnight stays in England with your household or support bubble
. you should continue to minimise the amount that you travel where possible ...'

FOR ENGLAND

happy_on_a_ridge: Please see what I posted on 24/03/21.

FOR WALES


Wales is still between alert levels 4 and 3, but government guidance ( https://gov.wales/current-restrictions-frequently-asked-questions ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'There are no restrictions in place for travel into or out of Wales as long as you are travelling to or from a country within the UK or wider Common Travel Area (Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands). However, you will need to check the restrictions in place in the area you are travelling from or to …'

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 05/04/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6504/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-160421-final.pdf

FOR WALES


A government press release ( https://gov.wales/outdoor-hospitality-given-go-ahead-reopen-and-rules-mixing-outdoors-relaxed-wales ) published yesterday includes the following:
'The current rule provides for up to six people (not including children under 11 years of age or carers) from a maximum of two households to meet outdoors. The new rules from Saturday will allow six people (not including children under 11 years of age or carers) to meet outdoors.
People should observe social distancing from people from outside their household or support bubble when meeting others outside.'

FOR WALES


Wales is still between alert levels 4 and 3, but government guidance ( https://gov.wales/current-restrictions-frequently-asked-questions ) was updated on 24/04/21 and again today, and now includes the following:
'You can exercise in public outdoor places with:
. members of your household or support bubble, or
. a group of people, as long as the total number of people exercising is no more than six from up to six households (excluding any carers or children under 11 from any of those households)
. a group of up to 30 people as part of an organised outdoor activity … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … You should ensure that you maintain social distancing from the people you are exercising with if they are not in your household or support bubble. …
An ‘organised activity’ must be organised by a business, public body or a charitable, benevolent, educational or philanthropic institution, a club or political organisation, or the national governing body of a sport or other activity. The organiser of the activity must meet requirements in the regulations to take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus and must carry out a risk assessment.'

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 16/04/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version effective from today:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6528/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-260421.pdf

FOR WALES


From today Wales is at alert level 3, but government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-3-frequently-asked-questions ) still includes the quotes I gave in my posts of 12/04/21 and 26/04/21 except that, for my posts of 26/04/21, 'support bubble' has been replaced by 'extended household'.

Hi everyone. I'm back after a bit of a lay off from OD. Nice to see it's still active. I don't think I need to worry about exceeding the official 6 people guidelines. I think out of all my previous invites I only managed double figures on a couple of occasions 😀👍

Hi Ian – it's good to hear from you! I think he last time we saw each other was on your walks in Snowdonia in July 2019. Until it cleared, the weather was a bit 🌧 on the the Carneddau Southern Ridge Circuit (a very enjoyable day though 👍) and there were only three of us. However, there were still only four the following day on Moel Siabod in better conditions. I've uploaded a few photos – happy memories!🙂

M1960: Hi Mark. Yes you are absolutely right. They were probaly my last 2 invites i did on OD and were both great outings and very special memories 👍🙂

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will change on 17 May. … From 17 May: … When travelling within the UK, you should aim to do so safely and plan your journey in advance. … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) …
. Gathering limits will be eased. Outdoor gatherings will be limited to 30 people and indoor gatherings will be limited to 6 people or 2 households (each household can include a support bubble, if eligible). …
. All holiday accommodation will be open (including hotels and B&Bs). This can be used by groups of up to 6 or 2 households (each household can include a support bubble, if eligible). ...'

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 26/04/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version effective from today:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6604/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-170521.pdf

FOR WALES


From today Wales is at alert level 2, but government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions ) still includes the quotes I gave in my posts of 12/04/21 and 26/04/21 except that, for my posts of 26/04/21, 'support bubble' has been replaced by 'extended household' and the limit for organised outdoor activities has been increased from 30 to 50 people.

The alert level 2 guidance also includes the following:
'Meeting people from another household socially indoors in another person’s home is not allowed under the rules, unless the household is part of your extended household. … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) ... Up to six people from up to six households (excluding carers or children under 11 from any of these households) are permitted to meet in most indoor areas of regulated premises, for example, cafes, restaurants and pubs. … You will only be able to share holiday accommodation, including hotel rooms, bed and breakfast accommodation, hostel or bunk house dormitory, holiday home, caravans and tents, with the people you live with in your household and people in your extended household (or anyone who is a carer of a member of the household). …'

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 17/05/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version effective from today:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6642/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity-guidance-200521-final.pdf

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance has been updated today for areas where the new COVID-19 variant is spreading ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?&hp=798#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-is-spreading ) and includes the following for the areas listed:
'… wherever possible, you should try to:
. meet outside rather than inside where possible
. keep 2 metres apart from people that you don’t live with (unless you have formed a support bubble with them) ...
. avoid travelling in and out of affected areas unless it is essential, for example for work (if you cannot work from home) or education …'

FOR ENGLAND


With reference to my post of 21/05/21, this guidance has been updated today 'to make it clearer we are not imposing local restrictions'.
The last bullet point in the quote I gave has been changed from 'avoid travelling in and out of affected areas unless it is essential, for example for work (if you cannot work from home) or education' to 'minimise travel in and out of affected areas'.

FOR WALES


The quote that I gave in my post of 12/04/21 still applies (Wales is at alert level 2), but government guidance for 'Visiting places' ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions#section-70495 ) has been updated today for travel to or from areas with higher rates of coronavirus across the UK.

FOR WALES


A government press release ( https://gov.wales/first-minister-confirms-phased-move-alert-level-one ) published today includes the following:
'The first phase of the move to alert level one means that from Monday June 7:
. Up to 30 people can meet outdoors, including in private gardens, outdoor hospitality and public places. …'

FOR WALES


From today Wales is between alert levels 2 and 1. Under 'Who can I meet up with outdoors?' government guidance ( https://gov.wales/restrictions-7-june-2021-frequently-asked-questions )
says 'Up to thirty people from up to thirty households (excluding any carers or children under 11 from any of these households) can meet outdoors at any one time, including private gardens. This also includes public outdoor spaces ...' (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) However, under 'Who can I exercise with?' it includes for public outdoor places 'a group of people, as long as the total number of people exercising is no more than six from up to six households (excluding any carers or children under 11 from any of those households)'.

I have raised this using 'Report anything wrong with this page'.


(If I have understood it correctly, the Welsh language version says no more than 30: https://llyw.cymru/cyfyngiadau-o-7-mehefin-2021-cwestiynau-cyffredin#section-67257 )

FOR WALES


Further to my posts of yesterday, 07/06/21, government guidance ( https://gov.wales/restrictions-7-june-2021-frequently-asked-questions ) now includes the following:
'You can exercise in public outdoor places with:
. members of your household or support bubble, or
. a group of people, as long as the total number of people exercising is no more than thirty (excluding any carers or children under 11 from any of those households)
. larger groups of people as part of a regulated gathering. ...
You should ensure that you maintain social distancing from the people you are exercising with if they are not in your household or extended household. … Regulated gatherings … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … include activities that were previously referred to as organised activities … Regulated gatherings … must be organised by a business, public body or a charitable, benevolent, educational or philanthropic institution, a club or political organisation, or the national governing body of a sport or other activity. The organiser of the activity must meet requirements in the regulations to undertake a risk assessment and take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to and spread of coronavirus'.

This replaces the quote I gave on 26/04/21 and updated on 17/05/21. The rest of what I said for alert level 2 still applies (minor changes to some quote wording).

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 21/05/21 and 25/05/21, the list of affected areas has been updated today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?&hp=798#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-is-spreading

M1960:😂
Wow.....my computer is bunged up with all your instruction changes!
I hope you are getting out of your house and enjoying life again?
Take care....but enjoy life.
I'll get more capacity for your next instructions😉

Please beam me up, Scottie

Getting out again in small groups and being sensible seems the way forward. Thanks for all the updates Mark. 👍🙂

TrotOn: 🤔 What makes you think I had stopped enjoying life? There's nothing I enjoy more than reading coronavirus guidance, but I do still make time to get out of my house for a daily walk! 😂

Middsman: You're very welcome, Ian – I hope some people have found them useful. I updated information in December, and I have tried to keep it updated. Hopefully, there won't be a need for many more updates. 🙂

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 21/05/21, 25/05/21 and 08/06/21, the list of affected areas has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-known-as-delta-is-spreading

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 21/05/21, 25/05/21 and 14/06/21, the list of affected areas has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-known-as-delta-is-spreading

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 21/05/21, 25/05/21 and 22/06/21, the list of affected areas has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-known-as-delta-is-spreading

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 21/05/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6785/return-to-sport-guidance-1-july-2021.pdf

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 21/05/21, 25/05/21 and 25/06/21, the list of affected areas has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-known-as-delta-is-spreading

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance has been updated today and now includes a section titled 'England moves to Step 4 from 19 July':
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#england-moves-to-step-4-from-19-july

And further to my posts of 21/05/21, 25/05/21 and 08/07/21, the list of affected areas has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-known-as-delta-is-spreading

M1960: Hi Mark. Hope you are well. Quick question. Can English people now travel to Wales for days out and Holidays? I ask because I delivered to a store in Porthmadog today and the guy on the back door said they were lagging behind England in some of their decisions on lifting restrictions. Would be nice to visit Wales for a long weekend or week, but are we able to as current restricions stand? It's all very confusing with the home nations all controlling their own rules. 🙂

P.s. I parked up just outside Porthmadog on the A470 after the delivery to have my break. The view from my cab was Cnicht, Moelwyns & Snowdon (in cloud.....of course). I then realised then that I hadn't seen Vista's like this for more than 2 years. I passed many places on my journey that brought back lots of great memories. Today was a pretty good day at work 👍 🙂

FOR WALES


Middsman: Hi Ian,

The current government guidance for Wales (https://gov.wales/current-restrictions-frequently-asked-questions) includes the following:

Under 'Travelling and transport'- 'There are no restrictions in place for travel into or out of Wales as long as you are travelling to or from a country within the UK or wider Common Travel Area (Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands). However, you will need to check the restrictions in place in the area you are travelling from or to …' (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) Under 'Visiting places' - 'All holiday accommodation is now able to fully open, but you can only share holiday accommodation, including hotel rooms, bed and breakfast accommodation, hostel or bunk house dormitory, holiday home, caravans and tents, with the people you live with in your household and people in your extended household (or anyone who is a carer of a member of the household). …' (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) Under 'Meeting people outside the home' - 'Up to thirty people from up to thirty households (not including children under 11 from these households or carers of a member of these households) can meet outdoors at any one time … Up to six people from up to six households (not including children under 11 from the households or carers of a member of these households) are permitted to meet in most indoor areas of regulated premises, for example, cafes, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. …'

The next regulatory review will take place by 15 July.

Middsman: I'm fine thanks, Ian. 🙂
I stayed at Black Rock Sands, Morfa Bychan, near Porthmadog and Moel-y-Gest, on holiday many years ago. Some mountain walking in Wales would be good - I haven't been up Cnicht since I was a teenager!

M1960: Hi Mark and thanks for the info. Very useful 👍. A long weekend invite in the Porthmadog/Barmouth area would be a great idea. I like cycling these days too so would like to do a ride on one of the days. Maybe a Hike a bike up Cadair Idris 😮 🙂

Middsman: 😮😮 The only cycling I do is in my front room on a bike with no wheels! 😂

FOR WALES


A government cabinet statement ( https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-health-protection-coronavirus-restriction-no5-wales-regulations-2020-9 ) published today includes the following:
'… we are able to complete the alert level one changes. This means from 17 July:
. Up to six people can meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation. …
From this date we are also able to remove the limits on the number of people who can gather outdoors. ...'

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 05/07/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version effective from today:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6806/return-to-sport-guidance-16-july-2021.pdf

FOR WALES


From today Wales is at full alert level 1, and government guidance ( https://gov.wales/restrictions-17-july-frequently-asked-questions ) includes the following:
'From Saturday 17 July there are no longer any restrictions in place when gathering anywhere outdoors, including in private gardens, public parks and beaches, outdoor areas of regulated premises or for outdoor activities and events. … Members of your extended household, or a maximum of six people from up to six households (not including children under 11 from any of these households or carers of anyone present) or two households can meet indoors … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … and stay overnight in private homes and travel and holiday accommodation. ... You can visit indoor hospitality venues such as cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars with people you live with or in a group of up to six people from up to six households (not including children under 11 from any of these households or carers of anyone present). …'

The quote I gave on 13/07/21 @ 1:28 still applies (now under 'Travel').
Further to my post of 27/05/21, the 'Visiting places' section does not exist in this guidance, but there is information for travel to or from areas with higher rates of coronavirus across the UK under 'Travel'.

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'Most legal restrictions to control COVID-19 have been lifted at step 4. This means that:
. You do not need to stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with. There are also no limits on the number of people you can meet.
. However, in order to minimise risk at a time of high prevalence, you should limit the close contact you have with those you do not usually live with, and increase close contact gradually. This includes minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts. … (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) …
. You should meet outdoors where possible and let fresh air into homes or other enclosed spaces. …
. The requirement to wear face coverings in law has been lifted. However, the Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport. …' (Cont'd)

FOR ENGLAND


(Cont'd) Further to my posts of 21/05/21, 25/05/21 and 12/07/21, guidance for areas where the new COVID-19 variant is spreading has been replaced by guidance for extra support deployed in areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19 ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#extra-support-deployed-in-areas-receiving-an-enhanced-response-to-covid-19 ). This lists the local authorities to which the support is currently available, and includes 'If you live in one of these areas you should read your local area’s COVID-19 information and advice, (linked above) to understand what it means for you. ...'

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my post of 19/07/21 @ 19:31, the list has been updated today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#extra-support-deployed-in-areas-receiving-an-enhanced-response-to-covid-19

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 19/07/21 @ 19:31 and 21/07/21, the list has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#extra-support-deployed-in-areas-receiving-an-enhanced-response-to-covid-19

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 19/07/21 @ 19:31 and 26/07/21, the list has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#extra-support-deployed-in-areas-receiving-an-enhanced-response-to-covid-19

FOR WALES


A government press release ( https://gov.wales/wales-moves-alert-level-zero ) published today includes the following:
' … Wales will move to alert level zero at 6am on 7 August, following the latest review of the coronavirus regulations in Wales. At alert level zero:
. There will be no legal limits on the number of people who can meet, including in private homes, public places or at events. …
. Face coverings will not be a legal requirement in hospitality settings where food and drink is served, but will continue to be required in most indoor public places. ...'

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 16/07/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6845/return-to-sport-physical-activity-guidance-5-august-2021-final-003.pdf

FOR WALES


In accordance with my post of 05/08/21, Wales is now at alert level 0. There is government guidance, including for travel, here:
https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-frequently-asked-questions

FOR SCOTLAND


Scotland has moved out of the levels system ( https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ ), so the link I posted on 10/12/20 @ 16:43 no longer applies (it takes you to an archive).

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance has been updated today ('Updated structure and clarified language throughout to improve readability.') and, further to my posts of 19/07/21 @ 19:31 and 27/07/21, the list of local authority areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19 is now under 'Understanding the risks of COVID-19':
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#understanding-the-risks-of-covid-19

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my post of 20/08/21, the list has been updated today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae#understanding-the-risks-of-covid-19

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 06/08/21, this document has been updated again - the quote that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct, but is now in paragraph 11 (not paragraph 12). Here is the link for the new version:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6923/return-to-sport-physical-activity-guidance-30-august-2021.pdf

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 20/08/21 and 27/08/21, the list has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae#understanding-the-risks-of-covid-19

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae ) has been updated today.
Further to my posts of 20/08/21 and 31/08/21, the list of local authority areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19 is now under 'Understanding your personal risk in different settings and scenarios':
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae#understanding-your-personal-risk-in-different-settings-and-scenarios

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 30/08/21, this document has been updated again, although the quote (now in paragraph 11) that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/6953/return-to-sport-physical-activity-guidance-17-september-2021-final.pdf

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my post of 14/09/21, the guidance has been updated today and now says: 'There are currently no areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19. This is kept under regular review and this page will be updated if areas are added to this list.'
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae#understanding-your-personal-risk-in-different-settings-and-scenarios

FOR ENGLAND

Further to my posts of 14/09/21 and 01/10/21, the list of local authority areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19 has been updated today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#understanding-your-personal-risk-in-different-settings-and-scenarios

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today, and now includes the following:
'In England temporary measures are being put in place to respond to the Omicron variant to slow its arrival and spread.
This means that: …
From 4am Tuesday 30 November ...
. Face coverings will be a legal requirement in shops and on public transport. ...
These temporary measures will be reviewed in 3 weeks’ time.'

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 14/09/21 and 01/11/21, the list of local authority areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19 has been updated again today:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#understanding-your-personal-risk-in-different-settings-and-scenarios

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today 'to reflect new plan B measures being introduced to respond to the rise of the Omicron variant.'

FOR SCOTLAND


The First Minister's statement today ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-statement-14-december-2021/ ) included the following:
'… before and immediately after Christmas, please minimise your social mixing with other households as much as you can. However, if you do plan on socialising - either at home or in indoor public places - we are asking that you limit the number of households represented in your group to a maximum of three. ...'

See also:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my post of 17/09/21, this document was updated again on 15/12/21, although the quote (now in paragraph 11) that I gave from it on 10/12/20 is still correct. Here is the link for the new version:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/7297/return-to-sport-physical-activity-guidance-15-december-2021.pdf

And further to my post of 14/12/21, government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/ )
was updated on 16/12/21 to include information and advice for Christmas and the festive period.

FOR WALES


On 17/12/21, the government published guidance for Staying safe at Christmas:
https://gov.wales/staying-safe-christmas

FOR SCOTLAND


Government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) has been updated today, and includes information on additional legal restrictions and guidance from 26 December and from 27 December.

FOR WALES


A cabinet statement ( https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no5-wales-regulations-2020-0 ) published today says that from 6am Boxing Day, alert level two measures will be introduced.

Government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-summary ) includes the following: … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … 'At alert level 2 you must:
. Wear a face covering (unless you have a reasonable excuse not to wear a face covering) in all indoor public places, including when not seated in a pub, café or restaurant.
. Meet no more than 5 other people at a café, restaurant, pub or other public premises (unless with your household of a larger number). This applies to both outdoor and indoor areas of the premises.
...
. Not take part in an organised event indoors of more than 30 people or outdoors for more than 50 people. All organised events must be organised by a responsible body and have a risk assessment.'

FOR SCOTLAND


Here is a COVID-19 update from sportscotland:
https://sportscotland.org.uk/media/7309/sg-covid-19-update-231221-final.pdf

FOR ENGLAND


Further to my posts of 14/09/21 and 06/12/21, the list of local authority areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19 has been updated again today, and the guidance now says: 'There are currently no areas receiving an enhanced response to COVID-19. This is kept under regular review and this page will be updated if areas are added to this list.'
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#understanding-your-personal-risk-in-different-settings-and-scenarios

FOR SCOTLAND


With reference to my posts of 14/12/21, 22/12/21 and 23/12/21, the government advice and guidance was updated on 22/12/21 'following First Minister's statement on 21 December 2021'. Re the situation from 27/12/21 for hospitality and leisure in relation to groups of no more than three households and the new protections, the statement ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-statement-21-december-2021/ ) refers to 'indoor hospitality or leisure venues' and the update from sportscotland on 23/12/21 refers to 'Indoor Hospitality & Leisure Venues', but the advice and guidance refers to 'indoor and outdoor hospitality and leisure settings'.

FOR WALES


In accordance with my post of 22/12/21, Wales is now at alert level 2.
https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions

FOR SCOTLAND


Further to my post yesterday, government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) has been updated again today, and I think it clearly indicates that gathering in groups of no more than three households applies both indoors and outdoors and in general.

FOR WALES


A government press release ( https://gov.wales/plan-to-ease-alert-level-2-protections-announced ) published today includes the following:
'If conditions allow, the alert level 2 restrictions will be removed in a phased approach.
From tomorrow, the number of people who can be present at outdoor events will rise from 50 to 500.
From Friday 21 January Wales would move to alert level 0 for all outdoor activities. This means there will be no limits on the number of people who can take part in outdoor activities. …
If the downward trend continues, from Friday 28 January Wales would move to alert level 0 for all indoor activities. ...'

FOR SCOTLAND


Further to my post of 27/12/21, government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) has been updated again today.
Under 'Main points' it still refers to 'groups (of up to 3 households) in all indoor and outdoor hospitality and leisure settings'
and under 'Meeting people' says, 'You should try to limit the amount of social contact you have with other people – gather in groups of no more than three households ...'
but under 'You should also' it now says, 'try to limit the number of contacts you would normally have and if you meet indoors limit the gathering to no more than 3 households'.

None of those matters, just say sorry and that you thought you were at work.

Lazlo Woodbine: I think that would apply only in England. What about people who are unemployed or retired? 😂

FOR WALES


Wales is still at alert level 2. Government guidance has been updated, reflecting the rise from today in the number of people who can be present at outdoor events, in accordance with my post yesterday.
https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-summary
https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions

FOR SCOTLAND


Government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) has been updated today, and now includes the following:
'From 24 January:
…
. guidance asking people to stick to a 3 household limit on indoor gatherings will be removed but we all should continue to keep gatherings as small as our circumstances allow for now - until the end of January'.

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'The government has announced that the measures put in place under Plan B in England will be lifted.
This means:
...
. From 27 January: There is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet.
...'

FOR WALES


Wales has today moved to alert level 0 for all outdoor activities ( https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-health-protection-coronavirus-restriction-no5-wales-regulations-2020-18 ), but is still at alert level 2 ( https://gov.wales/covid-19-alert-levels ).
Government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-summary ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'There are no longer any restrictions in place on numbers when gathering anywhere outdoors, including in private gardens, public parks and beaches, outdoor areas of regulated premises or for outdoor activities and events'.
See also: https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions

Thankfully the restrictions are going and we can put this thread to bed.

FOR WALES


Wales is now at alert level 0, and government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-summary ) includes the following:
'At Alert Level 0, from 28 January 2021, there are no legal limits on the number of people who can meet, including in private homes, public places or at events. ...
…
Adults and children over 11 must continue to wear face-coverings on public transport and in indoor public places, with the exception of hospitality settings such as restaurants, pubs, cafes, …, although it is still strongly advised in these settings.
...'
See also: https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-frequently-asked-questions

FOR WALES


Concerning my post yesterday, obviously it should read 'At Alert Level 0, from 28 January 2022, …'

(I missed this when I copied and pasted from the guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-summary ), and it has been corrected.)

FOR SCOTLAND


Further to my post of 18/01/22, government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) now includes the following:
'if mixing with others keep gatherings small ...'

FOR WALES


Government guidance ( https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-frequently-asked-questions ) has been updated today and now includes the following:
'Subject to the public health situation at the time, it is the intention that from the 28 February face coverings will only be required in the following indoor public places:
. In retail
. Health and social care settings.
They will continue to be required to be worn on public transport.' … (Cont'd)

FOR WALES


(Cont'd) … A cabinet statement ( https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no5-wales-regulations-2020-4 ) published today adds:
'… We will continue to recommend face coverings are worn in our guidance.
…
And following the three-week review due by 24 March, subject to the public health situation at the time, we hope to be able to remove the legal requirements to wear face coverings in the remaining indoor public settings and public transport …'

FOR ENGLAND


Government guidance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) has been updated today, and includes a link to the plan the government has published for living with COVID-19: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1056202/COVID-19_Response_-_Living_with_COVID-19__1_.pdf
'Changes at a glance' are listed on pages 22 and 23.

FOR SCOTLAND


Government advice and guidance ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) now includes 'Update 22 February 2022: a staged approach to easing protective measures and lifting the remaining legal restrictions has been announced.' with this link:
https://www.gov.scot/news/living-safely-with-covid/
Here is the Strategic Framework Update:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-scotlands-strategic-framework-update-february-2022/
… (Cont'd)

FOR SCOTLAND


(Cont'd) … The First Minister's speech today ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-speech-tuesday-22-february-2022/ ) included the following:
'… as of 21 March - assuming no significant adverse developments in the course of the virus - we expect that the legal requirement to wear face coverings in certain indoor settings and on public transport will be converted to guidance.
We will continue to strongly recommend the wearing of face coverings in shops and other indoor public places, and on public transport.'

FOR WALES


Government guidance has been updated today, in accordance with what I posted on 11/02/22:
( https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-summary )
( https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-frequently-asked-questions )

FOR WALES


A cabinet statement ( https://gov.wales/written-statement-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no-5-wales-regulations-2020-3-march ) published by the government today includes a link to its transition plan 'Together for a Safer Future: Wales’ long-term COVID-19 transition from pandemic to endemic' ( https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2022-03/wales-long-term-covid-19-transition-from-pandemic-to-endemic.pdf ).

FOR SCOTLAND


Further to what I posted on 22/02/22, an 'Update on COVID regulations' ( https://www.gov.scot/news/update-on-covid-regulations/ ) published by the government today includes the following:
'Legal requirements to wear face coverings on public transport and most indoor public settings will continue until at least early April given the current spike in Covid case numbers ...'

FOR SCOTLAND


A link which I have posted previously to a government webpage giving advice and guidance
( https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others ) now takes you to an archive.

Use this link instead:
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

FOR WALES


Further to what I posted on 11/02/22, a cabinet statement ( https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no5-wales-regulations-2020-5 ) published today includes the following:
'From 28 March, we will be removing the requirement for face coverings to be worn in retail premises and on public transport. However, to protect those most vulnerable, there will still be a requirement for face coverings to be worn in Health and Social Care settings. We will continue to recommend face coverings are worn in our guidance.'

https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-summary
https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-frequently-asked-questions

FOR SCOTLAND

Further to what I posted on 15/03/22, the First Minister's statement yesterday ( https://www.gov.scot/publications/fm-statement-parliament-march-30-2022/ ) included the following:
'We have therefore concluded – subject as always to the state of the pandemic - that the legal requirement to wear face coverings will be replaced with guidance on the following phased basis. … (Cont'd)

FOR SCOTLAND

(Cont'd) … From next Monday 4 April, it will no longer be a legal requirement to wear a face covering in places of worship or while attending a marriage ceremony, a civil partnership registration, or a funeral service or commemorative event.
And then the wider legal requirement - applying to shops, certain other indoor settings and public transport - will be converted to guidance two weeks later on 18 April.
We will, of course, continue to encourage the wearing of face coverings in certain indoor places, especially where significant numbers of people are present.'

https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

FOR ENGLAND


The government has today published guidance for 'Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19':
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-safely-with-respiratory-infections-including-covid-19

(The old link ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do ) also takes you to this new web page.)

FOR SCOTLAND


Further to what I posted on 31/03/22, news titled 'Use of face coverings' ( https://www.gov.scot/news/use-of-face-coverings/ ) published by the government today includes the following:
'Changes come into force 18 April.
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public spaces and on public transport will become guidance next week.
It is strongly recommended that face coverings continue to be worn where appropriate – including in indoor crowded spaces and on public transport - as members of the public are advised to carry on taking sensible precautions to reduce the spread of COVID-19.'

https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

FOR WALES


A government press release ( https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-to-end-in-wales ) published today includes the following:
'After more than 2 years of living with coronavirus regulations, these will expire on Monday May 30 when the requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings ends.
But the Welsh Government will continue to recommend people take simple steps to protect their health – including wearing face coverings in health and care settings – as Wales moves beyond the emergency response to the pandemic.'

FOR WALES


Government guidance has been updated today, in accordance with my post of 27/05/22:
https://gov.wales/public-health-guidance-general-public
https://gov.wales/public-health-guidance-general-public-frequently-asked-questions