Cornwall to remain in Tier 1 following Covid restrictions review
Here is the list of rules that apply for the Duchy
Last updated 17th Dec 2020
Cornwall is going to remain in the lowest level of coronavirus restrictions, Tier 1, after a review of the tiers system was carried out.
The Duchy was one of the only areas in the country to be placed into Tier 1 following the national lockdown in November, along with the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.
The Health Secretary, Matt Hanock, has been announcing the outcomes for each area.
Large parts of southern England are being put into Tier 3 on Saturday.
The health secretary says case rates in the region have increased by 46 percent in the last week.
Bristol and North Somerset will move down to Tier 2, while Herefordshire will be moved down to Tier 1.
What are the rules in Tier 1?
In tier one you must adhere to the 'Rule of Six' indoors and outdoors.
Most business and hospitality venues can stay open, certain places like nightclubs have to stay closed though.
The curfew has been changed from 10pm to 11pm - last orders must be taken at 10pm though, which leaves an hour for everyone to finish eating and drinking.
People can start going to outdoor and indoor events again but capacity is limited. It's restricted to whichever is lower: 50% capacity, or either 4,000 people outdoors or 1,000 indoors. Those same capacity restrictions apply to spectator sports.
Places of worship will be open but the 'Rule of Six' applies.
Weddings are back on but limited to 15 people, while funerals have a maximum capacity of 30.
Organised indoor sports and exercise classes can continue as long as the 'Rule of Six' is followed. Larger groups are allowed for supervised sports for under-18s.
People living in a tier one area who travel to a higher tier area are expected to follow the rules of that area while you're there - people are advised against overnight stays in tier three zones though.
You can find the full Tier 1 guidance here.