Route map out of Lockdown phase 4

SCOTLAND’S COVID-19: STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK Planned easing of restrictions

Gradual easings within Level 4, when data indicate it is safe to proceed.

Easings conditional on meeting the WHO’S six conditions.

World Health Organisation (WHO): Six conditions for safe easing

1. Transmission is controlled.

2. Sufficient public health and health system capacities are in place.

3. Outbreak risks are minimized in high vulnerability settings.

4. Preventive measures are established in workplaces.

5. Manage the risk of exporting and importing cases.

6. Communities have a voice, are informed, engaged and participatory in the transition.

From February 22

Early learning and childcare and schools open for Primary 1-3 pupils and senior phase pupils for essential practical work. Limited increase in the provision for vulnerable children.

Care homes

Care homes opening to facilitate meaningful contact between relatives/ friends and residents. Minimum threeweek gap, subject to conditions being met.

Schools

Second phase of school reopening (unlikely before March 15).

University and colleges

Phased return of a further small number of priority students for in-person learning.

Non-contact outdoor group sports

For 12-17-year-olds subject to sport-specific guidance.

Socialising

Rules eased, to allow outdoor meetings of four people from two households.

Minimum threeweek gap, subject to conditions being met.

Stay-at-home requirement removed.

Schools

Third and final phase of schools reopening if required.

Worship

Places of worship can open on a restricted numbers basis.

Retail

Essential retailers list expanded slightly and click-and-collect resumes for non-essential retail. Minimum threeweek gap, subject to conditions being met.

Return to geographically variable levels.

Gateway condition: At least all JCVI Priority Groups 1-9 offered at least first vaccine and WHO’S six conditions met.

Limited other easings within Level 4

Including permitting nonessential work in people’s homes.

Return to variable Levels approach, based on revised metrics in light of WHO guidance.

This will enable the graduated opening up of economic and social activity, at a pace that is safe given epidemiological conditions. Increasing vaccine coverage over time should enable greater easing of restrictions.