What does Level 0 mean in Scotland and will coronavirus restrictions change?
Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox. Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  Nicola Sturgeon is gearing up to make an update on whether Scotland will be able to drop down to Level 0 next week, meaning a closer return to normality as the pandemic continues. The key date of July 19 was set for moving down the tier system, with rules on pubs, restaurants and gatherings to change as the vaccine roll-out makes progress. Scotland's very own 'Freedom Day' has been pencilled in for August 9, with plans for life 'beyond zero' still to be thrashed out. However, a recent spike in infections due to the spread of the Delta variant has cast doubt over whether Scotland can safely move down to Level 0. Further details are set to be revealed soon, but here is everything we know so far:  Meeting up with other people  Up to 8 people from 4 households can meet indoors and can stay overnight. Up to 10 people from 4 households can meet in an indoor public place like a caf, pub or restaurant. Up to 15 people from 15 households outdoors. Weddings and funerals  Up to 200 people can attend weddings and funerals. You should work from home  People are still advised to work from home where possible. Places and business that can open at Level 0 include:  Cafs, pubs and restaurants, all shops and stores, all close contact services including hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons, all sport and exercise, tourist accommodation, all visitor attractions, all public buildings like libraries and community centres all entertainment (apart from nightclubs and adult entertainment), stadiums and events  with maximum numbers, a limited and phased return to offices. Outdoor seated and open space events are advised to operate with a maximum capacity of 2,000 people. Outdoor grouped standing events are advised to operate with a maximum capacity of 1,000 people. Seated indoor events are advised to operate with a maximum of 400 people. Places and business that must close at Level 0 include: nightclubs and adult entertainment. We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day. We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons. Signing up is simple, easy and free. You can pop your email address into the sign up box above, hit Subscribe and we'll do the rest. Alternatively, you can sign up and check out the rest of our newsletters here. Rules on the face mask wearing. It is compulsory to wear a face mask in Level 0 in shops, on public transport or in any crowded place. Their use is mandatory in restaurants, cafes, bars, banks and in workplaces. This is because transmission is most likely to occur when people are close to each other in crowded and poorly ventilated places. They also must be worn in health and social care settings. Advice to people who are shielding in Level 0. The advice is to follow that given to the general population. Nicola Sturgeon will make a coronavirus statement today - follow the Daily Record's Live Blog for the latest updates.