Pubs, Restaurants, Shops, Gyms And Leisure Centres Reopening On The Isle Of Wight

Monday, 12 April 2021 07:46

Pubs, restaurants, shops, hairdressers and gyms on the Isle of Wight are reopening today (Monday) - for the first time in months.

Swimming pools, nail salons, zoos and attractions are also getting back to business as coronavirus restrictions are eased further.

Boris Johnson is urging people to "behave responsibly".

Roadmap - 12 April:

Non-essential shops, hairdressers, gyms, swimming pools, nail salons, tattoo studios, libraries, and outdoor attractions such as theme parks and zoos are allowed to reopen
Outdoor hospitality can reopen, including pubs and restaurants - with the rule of six or a larger group from two households
Customers do not have to buy a substantial meal to have an alcoholic drink and there is no curfew, but people have to be seated when ordering and eating or drinking
Two specified people can visit care home residents
Children can attend indoor children's activities, including sport
Parent and child groups of up to 15 people (not counting children aged under five) can restart indoors
Self-catering holidays in the UK with your own household is allowed
Funerals of up to 30 people. Weddings and wakes of up to 15 people
Driving lessons are allowed but tests can not take place until 22 Apr

What is still banned:

Indoor socialising continues to be prohibited - people should continue to keep their distance from anyone not in their household or support bubble
Foreign holidays remain illegal until at least May 17
People are still barred from exercise classes
Museums, cinemas and children's play areas remain closed
Most students can still not return to university

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