The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020

Regulation 1

SCHEDULE 1 Underlying Medical Conditions

1.  Chronic (long term) respiratory diseases, such as all cystic fibrosis, asthma (including severe asthma), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (including severe COPD), emphysema or bronchitis.

2.  Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure.

3.  Chronic kidney disease.

4.  Chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis.

5.  Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, a learning disability or cerebral palsy.

6.  Diabetes.

7.  Cancers.

8.  Problems with the spleen, such as sickle cell disease or removal of the spleen.

9.  A weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy.

10.  Being seriously overweight, with a body mass index of 40 or above.

11.  Rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism that significantly increase the risk of infections such as SCID, homozygous sickle cell.

Regulations 3 and 4

SCHEDULE 2 Businesses subject to restrictions or closure

PART 1

1.  Restaurants, including restaurants and dining rooms in hotels or members’ clubs.

2.—(1) Cafes, including workplace canteens (subject to sub-paragraph (2)), but not including—

(a) cafes or canteens at a hospital, care home or school;

(b) canteens at a prison or an establishment intended for use for naval, military or air force purposes or for the purposes of the Department of the Secretary of State responsible for defence;

(c) services providing food or drink to the homeless.

(2) Workplace canteens may remain open where there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food.

3.  Bars, including bars in hotels or members’ clubs.

4.  Public houses.

PART 2

5.  Cinemas.

6.  Theatres.

7.  Nightclubs.

8.  Bingo halls,

9.  Concert halls.

10.  Museums and galleries.

11.  Casinos.

12.  Betting shops.

13.  Spas.

14.  Nail, beauty, hair salons and barbers.

15.  Massage parlours.

16.  Tattoo and piercing parlours.

17.  Skating rinks.

18.  Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools, bowling alleys, amusement arcades or soft play areas or other indoor leisure centres or facilities.

19.  Funfairs (whether outdoors or indoors),

20.  Playgrounds, sports courts and outdoor gyms.

21.  Outdoor markets (except for stalls selling food).

22.  Car showrooms.

23.  Auction houses.

PART 3

24.  Food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops.

25.  Off licences and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries).

26.  Pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists.

27.  Newsagents.

28.  Homeware, building supplies and hardware stores.

29.  Petrol stations.

30.  Car repair and MOT services.

31.  Bicycle shops.

32.  Taxi or vehicle hire businesses.

33.  Banks, building societies, credit unions, short term loan providers and cash points.

34.  Post offices.

35.  Funeral directors.

36.  Laundrettes and dry cleaners.

37.  Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.

38.  Veterinary surgeons and pet shops.

39.  Agricultural supplies shops.

40.  Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this Part.

41.  Car parks.

42.  Public toilets.