Coronavirus: All the new post-lockdown Covid rules and restrictions announced by Boris Johnson

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Current restrictions are set to end on December 2.

Boris Johnson has announced a return to a three-tiered system but it will be strengthened, he has said.

The tiers will be revealed on Thursday, with Portsmouth reportedly facing being in Tier 2 or Tier 3.

Here is what you need to know:

What comes after lockdown?

The three-tier system that was in use before the second lockdown will return.

With the tiers being split into ‘medium’, ‘high’ and ‘very high’ levels once again.

However there will be stricter rules in place for the new tiers compared to the previous incarnation.

PA reports that the three-tier system will be enforced until March.

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Meeting family and friends

The rule of six will return, with variations on whether socialising can take place indoors or outdoors depending on the tier.

In Tier 1 – medium alert – people will be able to meet in groups of six indoors and outdoors, while in Tier 2 – high alert – socialising with five others will only be allowed outdoors.

In Tier 3, the highest alert level, groups of six will only be able to meet in outdoor public spaces, such as parks and sports courts – but not in private gardens.

Pubs, bars and restaurants

Hospitality will be closed except for takeaway in areas under Tier 3 restrictions, but the rules are slightly more relaxed for Tiers 1 and 2.

In Tier 2, hospitality must close unless it is operating as a restaurant, and alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal.

In Tier 1, venues must be table service only. The 10pm curfew will be replaced with a last orders call at 10pm, and venues must close at 11pm, for Tier 1 and 2.

Shops, entertainment and hairdressers

In every tier, retail and personal care – such as hairdressers and beauty salons – can reopen.

Indoor entertainment venues – such as cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys and casinos – will be allowed to stay open in Tiers 1 and 2, but not Tier 3.

Weddings, funerals and worship

Weddings and civil partnerships can resume but with only 15 guests, though wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3.

Thirty people will be allowed to attend funerals, but only 15 will be able to attend a wake.

Places of worship can reopen in all tiers for collective worship, but in Tiers 2 and 3 people must not interact with anyone outside their household or support bubble.

Gyms and exercise

Gyms and swimming pools will be able to reopen in all tiers.

In Tier 1, classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but must follow the rule of six indoors.

Indoor classes and organised adult sport cannot take place in Tier 2 or 3 if there is interaction with different households.

In Tier 3, classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but people are advised to avoid higher-risk contact activity.

Elite sport and live performances

Large events – such as theatre and spectator sport – will be permitted in Tiers 1 and 2, but with reductions on capacity

In Tier 1 up to 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor sporting events, with 2,000 allowed at indoor ones.

In Tier 2 this will be reduced to 2,000 outdoors and 1,000 indoors.

In Tier 3, they will still be banned but drive-in events will be permitted.