Physical distancing will be required in public places and there will be new limits on indoor gatherings from Boxing Day
Two-metre social distancing is being required in public premises and offices, and nightclubs will close., large events will have one-metre physical distancing and will be limited to 100 people standing indoors, 200 people sitting indoors and 500 people outdoors.
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