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The New COVID-19 Tier System
25 Nov
The New COVID-19 Tier System
When the national temporary lockdown ends in England on 2 December 2020, the country will enter a new tougher, tiered local system of restrictions.
To help you understand what you can and cannot do under this new system, please use our helpful chart:
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Tier 1 - Medium
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Tier 2 – High
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Tier 3 – Very High
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Socially mixing Indoors
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Permitted but rule of six applies
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Not permitted (unless part of support bubble)
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Not permitted (unless part of support bubble)
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Socially mixing outdoors
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Permitted but rule of six applies
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Permitted but rule of six applies
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Not permitted in private spaces, but rules of six can be observed in public areas, such as parks
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Businesses and venues
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Businesses and venues can remain open, in a COVID secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs
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Businesses and venues can remain open, in a COVID secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs
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Businesses and venues can remain open, in a COVID secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs
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Hospitality
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Pubs, cafes, bars and restaurants can remain open until 11pm, but must do table service and last orders at 10pm Takeaways and delivery permitted after 11pm
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Pubs, cafes, bars and restaurants serving food can remain open until 11pm. Table service only and last orders at 10pm. Alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal (where meals aren’t served the venue should close) Takeaways and delivery permitted after 11pm
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Bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must close
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Entertainment venues i.e. casinos,
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Must close by 11pm Theatres and cinemas can remain open longer where a performance begins before 10pm and doesn’t conclude until after 11pm
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Must close by 11pm Theatres and cinemas can remain open longer where a performance begins before 10pm and doesn’t conclude until after 11pm
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All indoor entertainment venues must close, including indoor attractions at mostly outdoor entertainment venues
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Weddings and funerals
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Permitted with limited attendance
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Permitted with limited attendance
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Permitted with limited attendance
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Sporting events, music performances and business events
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Attendance permitted in limited numbers
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Attendance permitted in limited numbers
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No public attendance permitted (elite sport events to go ahead without spectators)
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Leisure and outdoor activities
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Indoor leisure permitted and organised outdoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes can continue
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Indoor leisure permitted and organised outdoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes can continue
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Leisure and sports facilities may continue to stay open, but group exercise classes are not permitted. Organised outdoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes can continue, unless they involve high-risk contact
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Personal care i.e. barbers, hairdressers and beauty salons
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Can remain open
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Can remain open
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Can remain open
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Travel
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All non-essential travel to Tier 3 areas should be avoided and the rules in Tier 2 areas followed when visiting
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Travel to a Tier 1 area must observe Tier 2 rules. All non-essential travel to Tier 3 areas should be avoided.
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Travel to venues or amenities which are open is permitted, but non-essential journeys limited People are advised not to travel into and out of Tier 3 areas
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If you are concerned that ongoing restrictions in your area could affect your ability to trade and you require support, please speak to our team.
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