The new lockdown measures
Tier 3 Very high alert
Indoor household mixing banned. Pubs and bars closed except for takeaways. Indoor entertainment venues closed. No unnecessary travel outside area
Tier 2 High alert
No indoor household mixing, including hospitality. Pubs and bars can only open to serve alcohol with ‘substantial meals’. Indoor entertainment venues open. Restricted spectator sport resumes
Tier 1 Medium alert
Rule of six applies indoors and outdoors. Pubs and bars can serve just alcohol. Indoor entertainment venues open. Spectator sport less restricted than in tier 2
Guardian graphic. Source: Public Health England. Measures come into effect on 2 December
England’s new lockdown measures
Tier 3 Very high alert
Indoor household mixing banned. Pubs and bars closed except for takeaways. Indoor entertainment venues closed. No unnecessary travel outside area
Tier 2 High alert
No indoor household mixing, including hospitality. Pubs and bars can only open to serve alcohol with ‘substantial meals’. Indoor entertainment venues open. Restricted spectator sport resumes
Tier 1 Medium alert
Rule of six applies indoors and outdoors. Pubs and bars can serve just alcohol. Indoor entertainment venues open. Spectator sport less restricted than in tier 2
Guardian graphic. Source: Public Health England
Measures come into effect on 2 December