Covid Scotland: Restaurant rules explained
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Restaurants across Scotland joined the rest of the hospitality sector in reopening for the first time in months under new rules on Monday.
But the change in coronavirus lockdown restrictions includes some new rules that Scots will be expected to follow if they do head out for a meal.
As well as restrictions on the number of people who can get together, a new app has been launched for people to check in at venues.
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A NEW digital tool to collect contact details for tracing is now live in nearly 6500 venues including pubs, restaurants and cinemas. More than 6400 venues have so far signed up to the voluntary service ahead of a significant relaxation of Covid restrictions today. Check In Scotland lets people give their details quickly and securely by scanning QR code posters at venues or downloading the app of the same name, said the Scottish Government. All names, numbers and email addresses are stored in an encrypted data vault unique to each venue for 21 days. “Unless information is requested by public health officials as part of their contact tracing efforts, visitor data is automatically deleted on day 22. Venue and visitor details will not be used for any other purpose,” a statement said.
Check in Scotland app launches - Everything you need to know about the new contact tracing app A new digital service that allows businesses to conduct faster contact tracing in Scotland has launched. Over 6,400 venues have signed up to partake in the voluntary service for businesses in Scotland, which aids businesses in collecting the contact details of their visitors and customers. The Check-in Scotland service will enable people to quickly and securely provide their contact details by scanning the official Test & Protect Check-in Scotland QR code poster via their smartphone camera or by downloading the Check in Scotland app.
How to download the Check in Scotland app
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