Coronavirus: Maximum size of gatherings in Scotland cut to six

The number of people allowed to meet up in Scotland has been cut to six amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic 'accelerating'. It came as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a 'tightening and extension' of lockdown rules. Changes planned for next week have been put back until at least 5 October. It means that theatres, live music venues, indoor soft play facilities and indoor contact sports will not now open next Monday. Until now, eight people from three households had been allowed to meet indoors in Scotland, and up to 15 from five households outdoors. This will change to six people from two household, and will apply both indoors and outdoors - including in homes, gardens, pubs and restaurants. Children under the age of 12 will not count towards the total, however.