In line with scientific advice that the risk of transmitting the virus is much lower outside, the Government is permitting more social activity outside.
From today, you can meet in a gathering of up to six people you do not live with. This can be in a public outdoor space, or in a private garden or uncovered yard or terrace.
It is important that everyone continues to act responsibly in public places, as the large majority have done to date. The infection rate will increase if people begin to break the rules.
For more detailed information on these new changes and what scenarios are still prohibited under law, please follow the link below.
