By New tier level confirmed
The Government has announced North East Lincolnshire will join neighbouring areas in being placed at the very high local alert level (Tier 3).
North Lincolnshire, East Riding and Hull are similarly affected at the end of the national lockdown next week.
Cllr Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “We know that this is a difficult time, especially for the most vulnerable.
“This is a challenging situation, and will understandably cause concern, but I would urge everyone in the borough to stay strong and keep going during the difficult weeks and months ahead. We will be working with other local authorities to do what we can to reduce the restrictions quickly, but everyone needs to play their part.”
Under the new restrictions, people across North East Lincolnshire will no longer be able to mix in any indoor or outdoor setting with people they don’t live with – unless in a support bubble with them, and must abide by the Rule of 6. Overnight stays with anyone outside your support bubble should be avoided.
Where Covid-secure arrangements, such as substantial screens or visiting pods are available at residential care, visits can go ahead. Visits can also go ahead at windows and outside, but check with your residential care provider for any specific restrictions.
In Tier 3, hospitality venues will have to close, except for delivery and takeaway service; hotels and other accommodation providers must also close, except for specific work purposes where people cannot return home; outdoor sports, including golf and tennis, will be allowed to continue in all tiers, as will amateur team sports such as football.
Unlike the first two tiers, spectators will not be allowed to watch sport in tier 3.
Matt Hancock, making the announcement in Parliament, thanked people for their “shared sacrifice” and “resolve” so far – saying this means there is no need to renew nationwide measures in England.
The Health Secretary said he knew how difficult it had been for areas which have been under coronavirus restrictions for a long time.
However, he said national measures had “successfully turned the curve” and eased the pressure on the NHS.
He continued that with 16,570 people in hospital across the UK and 696 deaths reported yesterday, “we cannot simply flick a switch” and have life return back to normal.
This would see the NHS overwhelmed, he added.
He said the tiers have to be tougher than before to avert another national lockdown.
