Devon is in tier 2 - announced today
26th November 2020
DEVON is in tier 2: High alert
This is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections, where some additional restrictions need to be in place.
In tier 2:
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you must not socialise with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
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you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 people outside, including in a garden or a public space – this is called the ‘rule of 6’
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businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-Securemanner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs
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pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals
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hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to:
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provide table service only, in premises which sell alcohol
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close between 11pm and 5am (hospitality venues in airports, ports, transport services and motorway service areas are exempt)
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stop taking orders after 10pm
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hospitality businesses and venues selling food and drink for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through
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early closure (11pm) applies to casinos, cinemas, theatres, museums, bowling alleys, amusement arcades, funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities, and bingo halls. Cinemas, theatres and concert halls
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can stay open beyond 11pm in order to conclude performances that start before 10pm
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public attendance at outdoor and indoor events (performances and shows) is permitted, limited to whichever is lower: 50% capacity, or either 2,000 people outdoors or 1,000 people indoors
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public attendance at spectator sport and business events can resume inside and outside, subject to social contact rules and limited to whichever is lower: 50% capacity, or either 2,000 people outdoors or 1,000 people indoors
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places of worship remain open but you must not socialise with people from outside of your household or support bubble while you are indoors there, unless a legal exemption applies
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weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies and receptions, 30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, and 15 people can attend linked commemorative events such as wakes or stone settings.
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Organised outdoor sport, and physical activity and exercise classes can continue
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Organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes will only be permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with (or share a support bubble with). There are exceptions for indoor disability sport, sport for educational purposes and supervised sport and physical activity for under-18s, which can take place with larger groups mixing
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you can continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open, but should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible.
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If you live in a tier 2 area, you must continue to follow tier 2 rules when you travel to a tier 1 area. Avoid travel to or overnight stays in tier 3 areas other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities.You can travel through a tier 3 area as a part of a longer journey
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for international travel see the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice for your destination and the travel corridors list