Current Restrictions

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From 17 May

MEETING OTHERS

You can meet outdoors in groups of up to 30 people. You can meet indoors in groups of up to six or people from two households. You don't have to stay 2m apart from friends and family.

BARS, PUBS AND RESTAURANTS

Open. Groups of six two households allowed indoors. Groups of 30 outdoors.

RETAIL

All retail (essential and non-essential) can open.

WORK AND BUSINESS

You should continue to work from home if you can.

EDUCATION

Schools, colleges and universities are fully open. Regular testing provided.

LEISURE AND SPORTING FACILITIES

Indoor and outdoor sporting facilities can open, including gyms, indoor group classes, tennis courts and swimming pools.

ACCOMMODATION

All holiday accommodation is open, including hotels and B&Bs.

PERSONAL CARE

Open.

OVERNIGHT STAYS

Domestic overnight stays are allowed, in groups of six or two households.

WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS

Weddings and civil partnerships can take place with no limit on guests in a COVID secure venue. No limit on funeral attendees.

ENTERTAINMENT

Events, including outdoor and indoor attractions can open, including museums and galleries.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Open. You can attend in groups of up to six people or two households.

TRAVELLING

You should minimise travel as much as possible. Avoid the busiest times and routes. International travel is now allowed, with restrictions in place. Check if your destination is on the green, red or amber lists.

EXERCISE

Gyms and leisure facilities are open. You can exercise outdoors and indoors.

CLINICALLY EXTREMELY VULNERABLE

The clinically extremely vulnerable are no longer advised to shield from 1 April 2021, but are advised to continue taking extra precautions such as keeping social interaction low and shopping at quieter times of the day.

CARE HOME VISITS

Care home residents will be able to nominate up to five named individuals for regular indoor visits (following a rapid lateral flow test) and can have 'low risk' visits outside of the residential home.

Find out what support you can get

For example, if you're out of work, need to get food, or want to take care of your mental health.

gov.uk/coronavirus

If you have any coronavirus symptoms:

A high temperature, a new, continuous cough. Loss of, or change to your sense of smell or taste.

Get a test and stay at home.

For more information and detailed guidance go to:

www.darlington.gov.uk/coronavirus

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