Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Self-isolate and get a test if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.

Read the current restrictions.

Recent and upcoming changes

From Saturday 17 July

Complete the move to alert level 1:

• up to 6 people can meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation
• organised indoor events for up to 1,000 seated or 200 standing can take place, subject to a risk assessment and taking reasonable measures
• ice rinks can re-open
• remove the legal restrictions on the number of people who can gather outdoors
• allow up to 30 children from organisations, such as the Brownies and Scouts, to attend residential centres over the summer holidays

From Saturday 7 August (if conditions allow)

Complete the move to alert level 0:

• remove legal restrictions on the number of people who can meet indoors, including in private homes, public places or at events
• all businesses and premises can open, including nightclubs
• people should still work from home wherever possible
• face coverings will remain a legal requirement indoors, with the exception of hospitality premises. This will be kept under review.

• fully vaccinated adults, under 18s and vaccine trial participants will not need to self-isolate if they are a close contact of someone with coronavirus.