Tier 2 restrictions for Telford & Wrekin from 01:00hrs on Saturday 31 October 2020

The Government has this afternoon announced that new High Alert Tier 2 restrictions will come into place to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Telford and Wrekin.

From 00.01hrs on Saturday 31 October 2020, residents of Telford and Wrekin:

  • must not socialise with anybody outside their household or care or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in public
  • if you socialise in a group outside it must not be in a group of more than 6, this includes in a garden or park
  • work from home if possible
  • reduce the number of journeys you take

 

Further details can be found on Telford & Wrekin Council – Tier 2 and what it means

For the week ending 25 October, in Telford and Wrekin there have been:

  • 396 people diagnosed with Covid-19
  • The borough’s seven day infection rate is now 220 confirmed cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 of the population.
  • For the West Midlands it is 230 per 100,000 and for England 225 per 100,000
  • Infection rates in over 60s are up 70% in the last week
  • Cases are rising among all age groups
  • The majority of cases relate to people in the community
  • There are currently 35 people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Princess Royal Hospital
  • In October there have been six Covid-19 related deaths at the Princess Royal Hospital

Help prevent the spread:

  • isolate and get tested if you develop any symptoms, however mild.
  • reduce contact with others outside your household, including no car sharing to work if possible
  • remember to keep your distance when out shopping and wear a mask
  • wash your hands regularly

 

and remember

HANDS      FACE      SPACE

We can get through this together by protecting ourselves, our loved ones and those who are vulnerable.

 

 

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