When will the 2m rule be relaxed? Social distance to remain in Scotland with some mitigating measures

Published 11th Jun 2020, 12:33 BST

Updated 2nd Jul 2020, 15:18 BST

The First Minister has announced the two-metre rule will remain in Scotland, with some exemptions for specific sectors from next week

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the two metre social distancing rule will remain in place in Scotland, despite Boris Johnson updating guidance to a “one metre plus” rule south of the border.

Ms Sturgeon confirmed the rule will continue in Scotland at her daily briefing on Thursday (2 July), and provided further information on when restrictions will be lifted throughout phase two and phase three of Scotland’s route map out of lockdown.