Social distancing rule for outdoor venues unlikely to be reduced in near future Scotland s one-meter social distancing requirement in pubs and restaurants outdoors is likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, despite backlash from the hospitality industry. Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith has said that the distancing rule is unlikely to be shortened any time soon, as reported by The Scotsman. The Scottish Hospitality Group had described new guidance released last week as a farce after it indicated that venues essentially needed to have 11 foot long tables. The sector had expected that 1m (3ft) social distancing would apply between tables when it reopens next Monday, but the proposals state people from different households will now have to observe social distancing at tables.
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PUB and restaurant owners are furious that bombshell guidance over social distancing indicates that they need to have 11 foot long tables. The Scottish Hospitality Group has described new guidance as a farce and that information coming from Scottish Government had been confusing . The sector had expected that 1m (3ft) social distancing would apply between tables when it reopens next Monday. The proposals state people from different households will now have to observe social distancing at tables. Concerns have been raised over official diagrams circulating that show that tables would have to be a minimum of 3.5m by 2m to sit six.
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