The good news is that we have been given some dates for the lifting of restrictions in Scotland. Since the weekend we have been allowed to meet outside in groups of four instead of two.
The big changes will arrive on the 26th April. On that date cafés, pubs and restaurants will reopen (with limited hours and social distancing) and the travel ban will be lifted! We will be allowed to travel throughout Scotland which means we will be able to go to Ullapool! Six people from three households will be allowed to meet outdoors, and all shops will be able to reopen. Of course this could change if the amount of Covid infections increases again, but let’s hope not. After all, a lot of people have now had the vaccine; it has been offered to everyone over 60 as well as all ages of key workers, carers and vulnerable people, and they are now getting to the 55 - 60 year olds.
This of course includes me, and I have my appointment for my first jag on Saturday afternoon, at the Ally McCoist centre in East Kilbride.
Then on 17th May, there will be yet more exciting changes. In home socialising for four people from two households, cinemas reopening, and possibly travel abroad will be permitted. The restrictions will continue to be eased throughout June until hopefully we will be at level 0 by July, although I think that there will still be masks to be worn in shops and social distancing for a while.
As if to reflect this hopeful news, the weather has been really lovely for the last couple of days; warm and springlike with blue skies. It was warm enough for James and I to sit outside and have a drink in the garden this afternoon.
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