The restrictions of the new five-tiered approach to lockdown have been revealed.
Glasgow is expected to be put into Level three, the second highest.
They are broadly similar to the rules which currently apply across the central belt.
The new system comes into force from next Monday.
Nicola Sturgeon said that the ambition was to get the whole country to level one or zero.
However, she said areas currently under the highest restrictions, like Glasgow, will be in level three when they come into force.
For level three, there will remain a range of restrictions across sectors.
The Scottish Gvoernment revealed the rules as it was announced there had been another 25 deaths of someone who tested positive ofr coronavirusin the last 28 days.
There wer 1327 new positive caes reported in the last 24 hours and 1100 in hospital with 82 in intensive care.
The rules are:
Socialising
The rules are no in-home socialising and a maximum of 6 people from 2 households outdoors and in public places like hospitality.
For hospitality the sale of alcohol will be banned. But all premises can open for food and non alcoholic drinks.
Nicola Sturgeon said they can all open, cafes, restaurants and bars until 6pm under the new restrictions.
Takeaways will be permitted for alcohol and food as they are now.
Travel
There should be no non-essential travel into or out of the level 3 area with exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
Transport
People should avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- avoid non-essential use of public transport.
- face coverings will be compulsory
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- open
Stadia and events
- not permitted / closed to spectators
Worship
- open – restricted numbers (50)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
- funerals – 20 person limit
- wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions, children only may enter other households
Schools
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Colleges
- restricted blended
Universities
- restricted blended
Driving lessons
- permitted
Sports and exercise
- indoor: individual exercise only (exemption for under 18s)
- outdoor – all except adult (18+) contact sports (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- closed
Visitor attractions
- all open or outdoor only open, depending on circumstances
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- differentiated restrictions apply
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- permitted/online where possible.
Offices and call centres
- essential only/working from home
Other workplaces
- open – working from home default where possible
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