Scotland may introduce a 5-tiered framework of CCP virus lockdown levels from Nov. 2, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.
“In the coming days we will listen to views from stakeholders on any suggested changes they might have or how they would like to see the plan implemented,” she said.
The framework will be debated and voted on in Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, and takes effect on Nov. 2 if it’s passed in Parliament.
Sturgeon said the three middle levels of intervention resemble the three-tiered system in England, with one more level added to either side.
At a baseline level, or Level 0, eight people from three households will be allowed to meet indoor, and most businesses will be open, Sturgeon said.
At Level 1, only six people from two households can meet indoor.
Indoor gatherings of different households will be banned for Level 2 and Level 3. Hospitality businesses will face limitations at Level 2, and be mostly closed at Level 3.
Level 4 will see a near full lockdown of Scotland. All non-essential businesses will be forced to close, but six people from two households can still meet outdoor.
Levels of areas will be reviewed on a weekly basis.
Sturgeon said she will keep schools open and “seek to keep manufacturing and construction businesses open.”
Currently in Scotland, restrictions similar to Level 3 apply across the central belt, while restrictions similar to Level 2 apply to areas outside the central belt.
South Yorkshire will also be under Tier 3 lockdown from Saturday.
Northern Ireland entered its four-week circuit-breaker lockdown last Friday. Pubs and restaurants are closed during the four weeks, and schools will close for two weeks from Monday.
