Here's what being under Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions means for the Lancaster district

The Lancaster district has been placed in the government's "high alert" - or Tier 2 - level of Covid-19 restrictions, meaning some changes to how we're allowed to go about our lives from Wednesday, October 14.
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The government announced the new tiered system on October 12, however there are still some questions over whether Lancashire will move up to Tier 3 in the near future.There has also been some debate over whether parts of Lancashire could be placed under different tiers.

The biggest change currently is that groups of up to six people from different households are now allowed to mix (albeit socially distanced) again, in private gardens and outdoor public spaces - such as the beach or the park - which is in effect a loosening of previous restrictions for the Lancaster district.

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However, meeting up to six people from different households is no longer allowed in indoor spaces such as pubs, restaurants and cafes in the Lancaster district and wider county.

A new set of restrictions will be brought in for Lancaster district on Wednesday, October 14. Photo by Tom Morbey.A new set of restrictions will be brought in for Lancaster district on Wednesday, October 14. Photo by Tom Morbey.
A new set of restrictions will be brought in for Lancaster district on Wednesday, October 14. Photo by Tom Morbey.

Groups of up to six are however allowed to meet up in a pub beer garden or other hospitality establishment with outdoor space.

Overnight stays for individual households at hotels or holiday accommodation are also permitted subject to social contact rules.

Basically, you can still travel within High alert level areas to hotels and other guest accommodation, but you should only do this with people in your household or support bubble.

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You can still go on holiday outside of high alert level areas, but you must only do this with people in your household or support bubble.

Groups of up to six people from different households will now be able to meet in outdoor settings.Groups of up to six people from different households will now be able to meet in outdoor settings.
Groups of up to six people from different households will now be able to meet in outdoor settings.

Organised sport and licensed physical activity is still allowed in outdoor settings, and indoor sports must follow social contact rules.

Schools, colleges and universities will be open as normal, although universities must reflect wider restrictions.

Up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings, and up to 30 at funerals.

It is also 15 for receptions, wakes and similar ceremonies.

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People are still allowed to travel to open venues, but should reduce the number of journeys where possible.

People should also avoid travelling to areas on a Very High Alert where possible.

In terms of childcare, supervised activities are allowed in private homes, as are childcare bubbles for under 14s.

The government announced in September

Places of worship are open subject to social contact rules, youth activities and clubs are permitted, and leisure centres and gyms are open.

Most of the country is on a medium alert.

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To put high alert restrictions into perspective, this is what is allowed in areas with a Medium Alert:

You must not socialise in groups larger than 6, indoors or outdoors (other than where a legal exemption applies)

Businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law

Certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am

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Businesses and venues selling food 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

Schools and universities remain open

Places of worship remain open, subject to the rule of 6

Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees

Exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors, or indoors if the rule of 6 is followed