People in Scotland are set to see an easing of coronavirus restrictions on Friday, joining the other three nations in the UK in updating rules this week. The First Minister said a reduction in prevalence of the virus meant some acceleration of planned lockdown easing was possible. Outdoor dining space in London’s Soho (Dominic Lipinski/PA)The Government has said there will be a minimum of five weeks between each set of restrictions easing, to give it time to assess the impact on public health. Lockdown easing will depend on the vaccine rollout continuing smoothly and evidence the vaccine is reducing hospital admissions and deaths. Rules on gatherings will also be relaxed, with six adults from up to six households able to meet up outside.

Source: Express April 13, 2021 16:07 UTC