Licensed premises across central belt to close completely as coronavirus cases rise
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Nicola Sturgeon has announced a nationwide crackdown on indoor drinking, with a full shutdown for all licensed premises across the central belt where infection rates are accelerating most quickly.
Announcing measures that will come into force from this Friday from 6pm, for 16 days, to Sunday 25 October inclusive, pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes will be able to operate indoors during the day, from 6am to 6pm, for the service of food and non-alcoholic drinks only. They can continue to serve alcohol outdoors up to the current curfew of 10pm.
