Nicola Sturgeon announced the new rules as the number of coronavirus cases continues to soar. The First Minister said the country must remain in phase 3 of lockdown until further notice over fears the outbreak is "accelerating".
The new changes mean that six people from two households will be allowed to meet up both indoors and outdoors - including in homes, gardens, pubs and restaurants.
Previously, people could meet in groups of up to eight from three households indoors and 15 from five households outdoors.However, the new rules on social gatherings do not apply to children under the age of 12.Nicola Sturgeon said there would be limited exceptions to the rules for organised sports, places of worship and wedding and funeral services -.
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