All the Sheffield shops that can remain open under new national lockdown rules

People across England are being told to stay at home from Thursday, November 5, as a four-week national lockdown begins.
By Robert Cumber
Published 2nd Nov 2020, 09:56 BST
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As with the first national lockdown in March, non-essential shops, leisure facilities and entertainment venues have been ordered to close to prevent the spread of coronavirus, amid rising infections and deaths.

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But a number of businesses and other services have been told they can stay open, with slightly fewer places being told to shut down than when the first lockdown was imposed.

Non-essential shops have been told to close during the second national lockdown in England, but some businesses can remain open (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)Non-essential shops have been told to close during the second national lockdown in England, but some businesses can remain open (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Non-essential shops have been told to close during the second national lockdown in England, but some businesses can remain open (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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This is the full list of what can stay open in Sheffield during the latest lockdown:

Food shops, supermarkets, garden centres and certain other retailers providing essential goods and services can remain open. Essential retail should follow COVID-secure guidelines to protect customers, visitors and workers.

Non-essential retail can remain open for delivery to customers and click-and-collect.

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Playgrounds can remain open.

Hospitality venues like restaurants, bars and pubs must close, but can still provide takeaway and delivery services. However, takeaway of alcohol will not be allowed.

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Hotels, hostels and other accommodation should only open for those who have to travel for work purposes and for a limited number of other exemptions which will be set out in law.

Some venues will be allowed to remain open for specific exempt activities, like childcare and support groups. Support groups that are essential to deliver in person can continue with up to 15 participants where formally organised to provide mutual aid, therapy or any other form of support. This includes support to victims of crime, people in drug and alcohol recovery, new parents and guardians, people with long-term illnesses, people facing issues relating to their sexuality or gender, and those who have suffered bereavement.

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A number of public services will also stay open and you will be able to leave home to visit them. These include:

the NHS and medical services like GPs. The Government says it is supporting the NHS to safely carry out urgent and non-urgent services and it is vital anyone who thinks they need any kind of medical care comes forward and seeks help.

Jobcentre Plus sites

Courts

Civil Registrations Offices.

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