NEW coronavirus restrictions come into force in Scotland from today. 

Nicola Sturgeon announced the measures earlier this week as the Scottish Government looks to limit the spread of the Omicron variant. 

Limits have been placed on the number of people who can attend large events due to the increased transmissibility of the variant. 

The restrictions will be reviewed after three weeks on January 11. 

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What measures have been introduced? 

From 5am on December 26:

  • Only 100 people are allowed to attend a standing indoor event.
  • Indoor seated events have been limited to 200 people. 
  • 500 people for all outdoor events. 
  • Indoor non-professional contact sports have been stopped. 

From 5am on December 27:

  • One-metre social distancing will be reimposed in indoor hospitality and leisure settings as well as table service where appropriate. 
  • Nightclubs are to close for a period of at least three weeks. 

Football games in the Scottish Premiership will go ahead today after the winter break was brought forward.