Covid: What is the rule of six and what are the social distancing rules?
Lockdown rules are being eased across the UK, so more people can meet outside.
You still need to keep 2m (6 ft) away from any one you don't live with, or are in a social bubble with.
In England, outdoor gatherings - including in gardens - are allowed with up to six people.
Children of all ages are included in the count. Professional carers are not, as long as they are working.
To make things easier for larger families, two households of any size can meet. A support bubble counts as one household.
You must not meet up indoors with anybody you do not live with - unless you have formed a support bubble with them (if you are eligible).
It's hoped that from 17 May, social gatherings of up to 30 people can take place outdoors - and the rule of six (or two households) will apply indoors (overnight stays allowed).
Indoor events and all remaining outdoor events should also be permitted from then, with Covid-secure measures in place.
The government says it will formally announce one week in advance whether restrictions will be eased as planned.
How many people can meet in Wales?
Six people from six households can meet outdoors, including private gardens.
Children under 11 are not included in the count.
Meeting people from another household socially indoors is not allowed, unless the household is part of your support bubble.
From 3 May, people will be permitted to form extended households again - allowing two households to meet and have contact indoors.
No date has been set for the easing of rules on general household indoor mixing.
How many people can meet in Scotland?
Outdoors, you can meet in groups of up to six people from six households, in your garden or in a public place.
Indoors, up to six people from two households can socialise in a public place such as a cafe, pub or restaurant.
Children aged under 12 are not counted towards the total number of people outdoors, but they do count towards the number of households meeting indoors.
So, for example, indoor children's parties with youngsters from more than two households are not permitted.
From 17 May it's hoped:
- Up to four people from two households can socialise indoors in a private home (and stay overnight)
- Up to six people from up to three households may socialise in an indoors public space
- Up to eight people from up to eight households may socialise outdoors
An extended household (support bubble) counts as one household.
What about Northern Ireland?
Up to 15 people (including children) from three households can now meet up outdoors in a private garden.
You must not socialise indoors with anyone you don't live with.
However, two households of any size can bubble together and meet indoors - but with only 10 people (including children) present at any one time.
It's hoped that wider mixing of households in private dwellings will be allowed from 24 May.
Read Northern Ireland's official guidance.
What is the social distancing advice?
Social distancing of 2m (6ft) from people you don't live or bubble with should continue.
In England, if it's not possible to stay 2m apart, you should stay at least 1m (3 ft) apart but with extra precautions in place (such as face coverings).
A review of the benefits of social distancing was announced as part of the UK Government's roadmap out of lockdown.
It will report before 21 June - when it's hoped many Covid restrictions in England will be lifted.
How can I meet other people safely and can we hug?
When seeing anybody you don't live with you should:
- Avoid physical contact like a handshake or hug
- Not be too close or face-to-face
- Not shout or sing too close to them
- Avoid touching other things which others have touched
- Wash your hands before and afterwards
Why is social distancing important?
Social distancing matters because coronavirus spreads mainly when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks, and transmits small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air.
These droplets can land in other people's mouths or noses nearby or may be inhaled into the lungs. You could also be infected after touching a surface on which the droplets have landed.
The risks are far higher indoors than outdoors.
Read the social distancing guidelines for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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