ENGLAND is about to go into a new coronavirus tier system, but can shops, gyms, hairdressers and bookies stay open in the toughest Tier Three areas?
The nation will be divided into a three-tier system from December 2 with regions classed as either medium, high or very high risk.
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Areas under Tier Three restrictions – which are deemed “very high risk” – face the toughest lockdown measures.
Tier Two areas are classed as “high” risk, while Tier One places are “medium” risk.
But what does it mean for hairdressers and non-essential shops in the strictest Tier Three areas?
We explain the rules and how they affect businesses.
Which areas are under Tier Three lockdown restrictions?
The Sun has a full list of every Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three areas in England.
Here are the places in Tier Three (very high alert):
North East
North West
Yorkshire and The Humber
West Midlands
East Midlands
South East
South West
Can hairdressers stay open in Tier Three areas?
Yes, hairdressers can stay open in Tier Three areas.
It’s different to previous lockdowns where hairdressers and barbers were forced to close – leaving Brits going months without a professional haircut.
What are the rules for tier three lockdowns?
Millions of Brits will be under Tier Three measures by the weekend as Manchester and South Yorkshire go into tough restrictions.
- No mixing of households indoors and in outdoor places, including in private gardens
- Rule of six applies in public outdoor places
- Pubs and bars to close
- Restaurants and pubs can open for takeaway, click-and-collect, drive-through or delivery services
- 15 allowed at wedding and 30 at funeral
- No wedding receptions
- Non-essential shops, schools and universities to remain open
- Indoor entertainment and tourist venues must close
- Leisure and sports facilities can open, but group exercise classes (including fitness and dance) should not go ahead
- Saunas and steam rooms should close
- No public attendance at spectator sport
- Indoor performances should not go ahead
- Elite sport events to continue without spectators
- Outdoor sport can take place unless it’s a high-contact sport
- Outdoor events (performances and shows) to stop, with the exception of drive-in events
- Places of worship can open, with no socialising with anyone outside of your household or support bubble
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Travel outside area advised against
- Avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if resident in a tier three area
- People resident elsewhere should avoid staying overnight in a tier three area
Can non-essential shops stay open in Tier Three areas?
Non-essential shops are allowed to stay open in Tier Three parts of England.
It was a different story when England was placed into a full-on lockdown when only essential retailers could stay open.
But both essential and non-essential shops can stay open this time.
Can gyms stay open in Tier Three areas?
Gyms will remain open in Tier Three areas, but there will be restrictions in place.
For example, you’ll still be able to visit gyms to exercise, but indoor group classes won’t be allowed.
Saunas and steam rooms also won’t be able to reopen.
Gyms are currently closed across England as part of the four-week lockdown.
Can bookies stay open in Tier Three areas?
Yes, betting shops can stay open in Tier Three areas but they’ll need to have Covid-secure measures.
This includes limits on customers, the removal of chairs and a ban on live sport being shown.
Under current rules, bookmakers are closed as they’re not classed as essential.
Unlike bookies, casinos aren’t allowed to reopen in Tier Three places.
What other businesses can stay open in Tier Three areas?
The following businesses and places will also stay open in Tier Three areas:
- Supermarkets
- Schools
- Universities
- Colleges
- Beauty salons
Pubs and bars will close in the very high alert level areas – but they can offer takeaway and delivery.
Here’s everything you need to know about the rules for Tier Three lockdown areas.
It’s been insinuated that some of the restrictions could be in place for six months.
Keep an eye on our coronavirus page for the latest updates.
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