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Coronavirus (COVID-19): protection levels
Information on COVID-19 protection levels, what they mean, why they are being introduced and what the different levels are.
About the COVID-19 protection levels
COVID-19 protection levels set out measures that can be applied nationally or locally depending on prevalence of the virus across Scotland.
The 5-level system will help you to understand and prepare for protections that might be introduced, as well as showing how and when they may be lifted.
This new system will be introduced from 2 November. We will set out the details of what level will apply to each part of the country before then.
Levels will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Strategic Framework
This new approach is set out in our Strategic Framework document which includes details of the support that will be available to affected businesses.
The Strategic Framework also provides more information about Shielding Levels and Levels in relation to regulated childcare and schools.
In the coming days we will engage with local government, stakeholders, economic groups and other partners, prior to a final version of the strategic framework being debated in parliament on Tuesday 27 October.
Read more about these announcements.
Also view a table of all protection levels (PDF) and hospitality measures (PDF).
Contact
Email: covidexitstrategy@gov.scot