Scottish Golf has issued a COVID-19 update in response to the COVID-19 statement made by the First Minister of Scotland on Tuesday 18 January.

The statement issued by Scottish Golf reads as follows:

"On Tuesday 18 January, the First Minister provided an update to the Scottish Parliament on COVID-19 and related restrictions. While the COVID Omicron-variant continues to infect a large number of people, evidence suggests that this wave has peaked and cases are trending downwards. However, the First Minister stressed the need for the public to continue following the current health protection measures. Further Scottish Government guidance is available at Coronavirus in Scotland on gov.scot."

"Temporary restrictions introduced on December 26th will be lifted on Monday, January 24th. These changes include:"

"1. Temporary restrictions"

• "Adult indoor contact sport can resume"
• "Indoor live event audiences can return"
• "Table service no longer required where alcohol is served"
• "1m physical distancing requirement between groups in indoor public places is no longer required. Please refer to Coronavirus (COVID-19): tourism and hospitality sector - gov.scot for further information."

"2. Covid certification scheme"
"There is now a requirement for indoor and outdoor events with attendances of more than 1,000 people to check the certification status of at least 50% of attendees or 1,000 people, whichever is higher. Further guidance relating to event organisation is available at Coronavirus advice for events from VisitScotland.org"

"3. Baseline measures"
"The baseline mitigation measures that were in place before Omicron are being retained and will not be extended, at this stage, to other premises. However, this will be reconsidered if the situation changes. These measures include the use of face coverings in indoor public places and businesses collecting customer data for Test and Protect purposes."

"4. Reducing social contact"
"The public are still asked to being asked to keep gatherings as small as our circumstances allow, until at least the end of the month."

"5. Self-isolation and testing requirements"
"Unchanged."

"We will be in touch again soon. In the meantime, be safe, and take care."