Coronavirus Update – Further easing of restrictions CONFIRMED for 17 May and updated guidance on business events
On 10 May the Prime Minister announced that the Government will go ahead with moving to Step 3 in England from 17 May. This will mean that:
- Indoor museums and galleries in England permitted to open with COVID-secure measures.
- Indoor hospitality venues such as restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes can reopen.
- Indoor gatherings limited to 6 people or 2 households (each household can include a
support bubble, if eligible). - Outdoor gatherings limited to 30 people.
- People will be able to attend indoor and outdoor events, including business events.
- Guidance on meeting family and friends will be updated. The public can make informed,
personal decisions on close contact, such as hugging, with their friends and family. Close
contact continues to carry a risk of catching or spreading COVID-19, and people must
consider the risk to themselves and to others. - Social distancing is still very important. You should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is
not in your household or support bubble where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions
in place (such as wearing face coverings) if you cannot stay 2 metres apart. - COVID-safe rules remain for the workplace and businesses, such as shops and hospitality.
Read the full guidance for Step 3 here.
The Government has also updated its guidance on business events.
- Attendance at business events will be capped according to venue type, and attendees
should follow the COVID-secure measures set out by those venues. - Permitted venues (including conference centres and exhibition halls) may host business
events such as conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, charity auctions, private dining
events such as charity or gala dinners and awards ceremonies, and corporate hospitality. - Events permitted from Step 3 should follow all COVID-secure guidance, adhere to all legal
requirements, and take all reasonable action to mitigate risk to public health.
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