Know before you go

The Government has announced England moves to Step 4 of the roadmap from 19 July. Everyone should be cautious whilst managing the risks as cases of COVID-19 remain high. There are also 5 principles for managing COVID-19 as we learn to live with the virus.

1. Reinforce the country’s vaccine wall of defence
2. Enable the public to make informed decisions 
3. Retain proportionate test, trace and isolate plans
4. Manage risks at the border and support a global response
5. Retain contingency measures

Read information on:
 

• We're Good to go

• Summer 2021 Roadmap 

• Testing and isolating 

• Red, amber and green countries

• Travelling into England from another country

• COVID-19 vaccination information

• Current restrictions - What you can and cannot do

From 19 July:

 The below measures will commence from 19 July 2021:

• You will not need to stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with. There will also be no limits on the number of people you can meet.
• However, in order to minimise risk at a time of high prevalence, you should limit the close contact you have with those you do not usually live with, and increase close contact gradually. This includes minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.
• Meet outdoors where possible and let fresh air into homes or other enclosed spaces.
• The Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can. However, the Government expects and recommends a gradual return over the summer.
• The requirement to wear face coverings in law will be lifted. However, the Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.
• There will no longer be limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, civil partnerships, funerals and other life events (including receptions and celebrations). There will be no requirement for table service at life events, or restrictions on singing or dancing. You should follow guidance for weddings and funerals to reduce risk and protect yourself and others.
• There will no longer be restrictions on group sizes for attending communal worship.

COVID-19 has not gone away, so it’s important to remember the actions you can take to keep yourself and others safe. Everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious.