Coronavirus: What's happening with pools, haircuts and gyms?
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For the first time in months, pub gardens, shops and hairdressers are allowed to reopen in England.
But what are the rules - and what about other parts of the UK?
What are the latest rules for gyms and swimming pools?
Indoors gyms are now able to reopen in England.
- Initially, you will only be allowed to visit gyms alone, or with other members of your household
- Social distancing rules should be followed
- Indoor group exercises classes will not be allowed until at least Monday 17 May
Other types of indoor leisure facilities are also permitted to open (for individual/household/bubble exercise) - including:
- Swimming pools
- Sports courts
- Dance studios and fitness centres
- Driving and shooting ranges
- Riding arenas
- Archery venues
- Climbing wall centres
In Wales, gyms, leisure centres and fitness facilities can reopen a week earlier than planned - on 3 May (rather than 10 May). But only individual training will be allowed - no group classes.
Outdoor sports facilities are already open, including tennis courts, golf courses and bowling greens. Organised outdoor activities and sports for under-18s can also resume.
In Scotland, gyms can open for individual exercise from Monday 26 April, with indoor group exercise from 17 May.
Outdoor contact group sports for 12 to 17-year-olds started on Monday 5 April.
A date has not yet been set for gyms to reopen in Northern Ireland. Outdoor sport is limited to 10 people from two households - but up to 15 people (including coaches) can now train outdoors together, through clubs affiliated to recognised sports governing bodies.
Other outdoor sporting facilities - such as golf courses - can now reopen but clubhouses and changing facilities must stay closed.
Can I get a haircut?
In England, hairdressers and nail salons - along with non-essential retail and libraries - can now open.
People who offer close-contact services in the home - such as mobile hairdressers and massage therapists - are also allowed to return to work, but they must follow government guidance.
In Wales, all hairdressers and other close-contact services (including mobile) can now open.
In Scotland, hairdressers and barbers (not mobile services) can now reopen, for pre-booked appointments only. Mobile and other close contact services can resume on 26 April.
Northern Ireland has not set a date for these services to reopen, with a review on Thursday 15 April.
What about zoos, theme parks, nightclubs and theatres?
England:
- Most outdoor attractions - including zoos, theme parks and drive-in cinemas - can now reopen
- Some theatre performances, concerts and sports events no earlier than 17 May - with indoor crowds of up to 1,000 people or 50% venue capacity (whichever is lower), and outdoor crowds of 4,000 people or 50% venue capacity (whichever is lower)
- Nightclubs could be allowed from Monday 21 June
Scotland:
- Indoor attractions and public buildings such as galleries, museums and libraries from 26 April
- Cinemas, amusement arcades and bingo halls from 17 May
- Small outdoor and indoor events (with restrictions) from 17 May
Wales:
- Outdoor attractions, including funfairs and theme parks from 26 April
There are no specific reopening dates in Northern Ireland.