Tier 2 measures for Chiltern & South Bucks districts after lockdown

The government announced new restrictions which begin on 2nd December.

Author: Dan GoodingPublished 26th Nov 2020

South Buckinghamshire and Chiltern District will be placed into Tier 2 when lockdown ends.

The new measures have been announced today (Thurs) ahead of the change on Wednesday 2nd.

Find your local Covid alert level here.

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What do Tier 2 restrictions mean?

Tier 2 brings tougher restrictions. Households will not be allowed to meet indoors apart from in support bubbles.

Outdoors a maximum of six people can meet.

Pubs and bars must close unless they're operating as restaurants and alcohol can only be served with a meal.

Last orders will be 10pm and venues must close by 11pm.

Spectators will be allowed to watch sport with a maximum crowd capacity outdoors of 50% or 2,000 people.

Indoors the limit is one thousand. The same limits apply for live performances and shows.

Before the national lockdown, both districts were in Tier 1.

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