COVID UPDATE FROM AUGUST 2020
Following recent announcements, we have updated some government guidance for the events industry - this guidance is aimed at people organising events both small and large but will still be relevant for small OUTDOOR household gatherings. We will try our best to bring you the most recent guidance but please note this is constantly being updated. For the most up-to-date guidance, please follow the Scottish government link here: Scottish Government Event Guidance
Overview
1 September 2020
The most recent announcements from Scottish Government in relation to a rise in COVID cases in West Scotland including
Glasgow
West Dunbartonshire
East Renfrewshire
It is clear that people living in these areas should
1. NOT allow other households to into an indoor setting. Therefore, we do not expect our customers to hire equipment and host parties indoors as well as out doors
2. Continue to allow people to meet outdoors i.e. gardens or parks or hospitality
3. Continue to remain vigilant - particularly to those with symptoms or where there is no responsible social distancing in place.
We will therefore continue to hire to small parties where there is responsible measures in place. We will not hire where we suspect more that 30 people will be gathering outdoors.
The recent guidance makes it clear that attend celebrations (such as parties) should not exceed 30 people. Where it is difficult to maintain social distancing then this numbers is reduced further. For the case that parties are being held indoors then groups should consist of no more than two households.
What should I still avoid doing?
It remains the case that you should not:
- Do note socialise indoors in groups of more than two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household) – this includes when dining out or going to the pub
- interact socially with anyone outside the group you are attending a place with, even if you see other people you know, for example, in a restaurant, community centre or place of worship
- hold or attend celebrations (such as parties) where it is difficult to maintain social distancing and avoid close social interaction – even if they are organised by businesses and venues that are taking steps to follow COVID-19 Secure guidelines
- stay overnight away from your home with members of more than one other household (your support bubble counts as one household)
- socialise outdoors in a group of more than six people from different households; gatherings larger than six should only take place if everyone is from exclusively from two households or support bubbles
It is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces). Businesses and venues following COVID-19 Secure guidelines can host larger groups provided they comply with the law. This can include weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and funerals (which we advise should be limited to no more than 30 people), religious ceremonies and services, community activities and support groups. If attending a place or event that is following COVID-19 Secure guidelines, you should take care to limit your interactions with anyone outside of your group and you should continue to maintain social distancing from those that you do not live with. It is critical that you follow these guidelines to keep both yourself and others safe. The government will be introducing fines for those who facilitate or organise illegal gatherings of over 30 people.
Please consult the local restrictions page to see if any restrictions are in place in your area. In some areas, it will be illegal to meet people you do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where you have formed a support bubble (or for other limited exemptions to be specified in law).
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