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COVID-19: Guidance Update and Move to ‘Beyond level 0’ on 9 August

August 4, 2021 by No Comments | Category COVID-19, Guidance

Yesterday, 3 August 2021, the First Minister announced  that all of Scotland will move beyond level 0 on 9 August, and advised on the continued use of protective measures.

The restrictions easing from 9 August 2021 which the funeral sector will wish to be aware of specifically are:

  • The legal requirement for physical distancing restrictions will be removed. However, it is advised to keep a safe distance from other households.
  • The limits on gatherings will also be removed. This means there will be no maximum cap on the number of attendees at funeral services or post-funeral gathering.
  • Where possible, working from home continues to be advised
  • Face coverings must still be worn in all the same indoor settings as is the case now, unless exempt.
  • Adults identified as close contacts of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 will no longer be automatically required to self-isolate for 10 days. Anyone who is double-vaccinated with at least two weeks passed since their second dose and who has no symptoms will be able to end self-isolation if they return a negative PCR test.
  • Anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19, or tests positive for Covid-19, will still be required to self-isolate.
  • Test & Protect will continue to contact-trace positive cases. Contact tracing remains an important measure in responding to the pandemic, and anyone who is required to self-isolate will, if eligible, continue to have access to support.

The Scottish Government’s guidance for funeral services, funeral directors and burial and cremation authority will be removed from Monday, 9 August. Further detail about the measures announced yesterday will be published shortly. A press release is available here.

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