With lockdown restrictions set to move to a tiered system from Wednesday 2nd December the government have announced they will be realxing the rules for a five day period over Christmas.
When are the Christmas rules in force?
Between Wednesday 23rd and Sunday 27th December up to three households will be allowed to form a temporary “Christmas bubble”.
What are the Christmas rules?
Anyone self-isolating will not be covered under the exemption and will still be required to isolate.
You can only be in one bubble, which must stay fixed throughout the Christmas period.
You will still be allowed to meet people outside of your Christmas bubble over the festive period, but only in line with the restrictions of the tier you are in.
Children under 18 whose parents live apart can be in two separate bubbles, so they are able to see both.
Students who have returned home to their families can be considered part of one household.
Your three-household bubble will be allowed to meet:
- In each other’s homes and gardens
- In places of worship
- In outdoor public spaces
You cannot go to a pub or restaurant with your Christmas bubble
If anyone in your bubble tests positive up to 48 hours after you last saw each other, everyone in the bubble must self-isolate for 14 days.
