From today (2 November), each of Scotland`s 32 local authorities will introduce a new tiered system developed by the Scottish Government to suppress transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Lasgow is the only part of Scotland to remain at a higher level of coronavirus restrictions after Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Moray parish area would fall to Level 2. Waxing, tattooing, piercing and body modification, fashion design, fit and sewing, interior portrait photography and massages can also be reopened at Level 3 as long as they follow safety guidelines. All signs have been given that Glasgow will be moved at least a notch, with Scottish Health Secretary Jeanne Freeman confirming on Twitter on Sunday: “11 local authorities currently at Level 4 will exit that level on Friday. That position has not changed. On December 25, each household can form a “Christmas bubble” with up to two other households. The rules have been updated so that households are only allowed to socialize on Christmas Day. Scotland`s tiering system was introduced on 2 November, with our city entering the fourth phase of lockdown on 20 November. You can meet other people outside by following the rules of household boundaries to move informally and exercise. While nothing has yet been confirmed as to what level three might look like in 2021, the existing rules for level three are as follows: organized sports and permitted physical activity are allowed indoors and outdoors, but may be subject to certain rules, including the rule of six for indoor activities. If you are traveling to an area that is at a higher level than where you live, you should follow the instructions for that area.
Stricter retail rules end at 6 a.m. in these areas, while the rest of the policies shift to lower-level 3 restrictions from 6 p.m. This means that more than two million people who were in the top tier will now have access to more shops, restaurants and gyms. Full Level 3 and 4 rules and restrictions are available on the Scottish Government website here. Paul Stevenson, owner of the city`s Paesano and Sugo restaurants, said: “Companies like ours employ a lot of people in Glasgow and many of these jobs could be at risk if the city moves to level four. The third stage is difficult enough, but at least it gives us the chance to keep people going, keeping people in jobs and giving the people of Glasgow a place to meet their friends and family. We have gone the extra mile to protect the health of our employees and customers, and I want to say how important it is that we all follow the rules and not only protect our health, but also make sure our jobs and businesses are safe. But what does the third stage of the Scottish level system mean? The full list of areas in Scotland that were then under the third phase of lockdown measures is as follows: The tiered system ranges from level 0 to level 4, with 0 being closest to normal and 4 containing the strictest restrictions. Below Level 4, restrictions would be similar to the national lockdown in March, but schools remain open. This would mean the closure of non-essential shops, pubs and restaurants, gyms, libraries and hairdressers. While the third-level rules were set during the previous multi-level lockdown, Sturgeon confirmed that the system will be rolled out “perhaps with some revisions to the content of the levels.” If lockdown restrictions in Glasgow ease as planned and our city is moved to Level 3, what will be the biggest changes in daily life? If you are traveling to a Level 2 or 3 zone, you must follow the rules of that zone during your stay. Councillor Susan Aitken, Chair of Glasgow City Council, said: “We are far from out of the woods.
Level 3 is difficult, but if we go to level 4, it becomes terrible. If we continue to play by the rules, we can live a more normal life and protect thousands of jobs. It is not recommended to travel to an area with a very high alert level (level 3). Persons in Level 4 zones are not permitted to travel outside their territory or to travel abroad. However, there are some exceptions, for example with regard to work, education or family responsibilities. The level system no longer works in England. Therefore, we no longer update this page, but to get the latest information about the coronavirus and to find out how it affects you, visit our specific pages on the coronavirus. Despite much speculation suggesting that Lanarkshire would fall under level four restrictions, no area was initially subject to the strictest level four measures, and none were placed under the most lenient level rules.