We've all been under coronavirus lockdown restrictions and
separated from friends and family for a number of weeks. As a
result many of us are counting down the days until we can have
increased social contact. On 22 February the Government laid
out its roadmap for the easing of current restrictions and
stipulated that 'the rule of six' is due to return
allowing outdoor gatherings to recommence.
What is permitted and from when?
Provided the latest data supports that vaccines are being
sufficiently deployed and coronavirus cases are on a downward
trend, the rule of six is set to be reintroduced in England from
Monday 29 March. This will allow people to meet outside,
including in private gardens, either in groups of up to six or
with one other household. When meeting people from different
households, social distancing rules will still need to be observed.
Meeting indoors will remain forbidden at this stage.
