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COVID - Update
13 July 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement provides updates on steps taken towards reopening sectors and activities in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines.
Action Requested
Outdoor grassroots team sports, outdoor performances, and certain businesses such as outdoor swimming pools and beauty salons are now permitted to reopen under specified conditions. Indoor venues like gyms and fitness studios will be allowed to reopen from 25 July if the situation remains favourable. Leicester is excluded from these changes due to local restrictions.
Key Facts
- Organised outdoor grassroots team sports can restart as of 11 July, starting with cricket.
- Outdoor performances with an audience are permitted as of 11 July with social distancing measures.
- Outdoor swimming pools and water parks open from 11 July; salons, spas, tattoo parlours etc. can reopen from 13 July but high-risk treatments should be avoided.
- Indoor sports venues like gyms and leisure centres will be allowed to reopen from 25 July if conditions support it.
- The reopening plans do not apply in Leicester due to local restrictions.
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