Further lockdown relaxations will allow live music indoors
Last updated 29th Jul 2021
The Executive has announced a number of changes to coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland.
The changes will come into effect 6pm on Friday, July 30th.
Executive ministers have extended a decision on allowing the full return of live music at theatres and concert venues to cover other indoor venues, such as hotel function rooms and community halls.
- There will be no restriction on volume level
- Dancing will not be permitted at indoor events and a social distance of one metre will be require
Ministers in Northern Ireland have also decided to relax some of the rules and guidance around social distancing.
- All indoor settings will apply a one-metre distance rule
- This will bring retail and shopping centres, where a two-metre rule currently applies, into line with the regulation for other indoor venues such as hospitality outlets
- In outdoor settings, social distancing will not be a requirement. It will instead be strongly advised at a minimum of one metre, but ideally two metres
International travel update:
Ministers have agreed to follow a rule change to international travel adopted by other parts of the UK and allow travellers from EU amber countries and the US who are fully vaccinated to enter without the need to quarantine from Monday.
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