Lockdown Extended until 19 July 2021
Lockdown release is deferred until 19 July 2021, which for most of us, means no change. Still required to work from home when we can and maintain the other Stage 3 social distancing provisions.
However, there are a few additional concessions and we have summarised these below:
- The 30-person gathering limit for weddings, receptions and commemorative events is removed and replaced with any limits set by venues to maintain social distancing guidelines.
- An extension of pilots for large events at higher capacities, including some at full capacity such as the Wimbledon finals.
- Easing rules in care homes, including removal of the requirement for residents to isolate for 14 days after visits out.
- Allowing out-of-school settings to organise residential visits in bubbles of up to 30 children, in line with the current position for schools.
In his guarded statement to the House of Commons, 14 June, Matt Hancock ended his statement on the easements by saying:
“Even though we haven’t been able to take the full step as we wanted, I know that these cautious changes will mean a lot to many people and move us a little bit closer to normal life.”
If your business is affected by the extension, please get in touch and we can try to help and prepare you for 19th July.
