| New restrictions in Lancashire 14:36 - Sep 18 with 571 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
Tighter restrictions will come into force in Lancashire, Merseyside, parts of the Midlands and West Yorkshire after significant increases in Covid-19 cases, the government has said.
The new rules ban separate households from meeting each other at home or in private gardens.
Pubs and restaurants must also shut early in parts of Lancashire and Merseyside.
The measures will come into force from Tuesday.
Nearly 4.7 million people are to be affected by the new rules.
The government said Lancashire (excluding Blackpool), Merseyside, Warrington and Halton had been escalated to "areas of intervention" after "major increases" in cases.
New restrictions are also being put in place in Wolverhampton, Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire, and all parts of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale.
Some areas of West Yorkshire had already been subject to restrictions implemented at the start of August but they were eased. They are now subject to these new rules.
Residents are not allowed to socialise in their homes or private gardens in:
Lancashire (excluding Blackpool)
Merseyside, Warrington and Halton
Wolverhampton, Oadby & Wigston
Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale
Pubs must shut between 22:00 and 05:00 and offer table service only in:
Lancashire (excluding Blackpool),
Merseyside, Warrington and Halton
Residents are asked only to use public transport for "essential purposes" in:
Lancashire (excluding Blackpool)
Merseyside, Warrington and Halton
Residents are asked to avoid attending amateur or semi-professional sports events as spectators:
Lancashire (excluding Blackpool)
Merseyside, Warrington and Halton
Support bubbles will not be affected by the new rules.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise across Merseyside with Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington in the top 12 worst affected areas of the country, according to the latest seven-day figures.
The mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, said these restrictions would be "difficult for us all" but "we must do everything we can to curb rising infection rates and protect our families".
"Our city region is renowned for being kind, friendly and community-spirited. We now need to stick to those principles, respect these new restrictions and make sure that we look out for one another," he said.
On Wednesday Warrington Borough Council appealed to residents not to visit other households to give the town "a fighting chance" after cases rose from 80 on 4 September to 213 the following week.
Council leader Russ Bowden said: "We have already taken strong steps this week... These new measures will strengthen this work.
"I am urging local people to help us by not seeking to take advantage of 'one more big night out' this weekend."
Leader of Knowsley Council, Graham Morgan, urged people to "follow the rules to stop the spread of this horrendous virus".
Kirklees Council leader Shabir Pandor said "frequent changes" in restrictions could impact effectiveness and also people's mental health.
He said Kirklees' Outbreak Control Board had written to the government to ask them to "reconsider this decision".
However the leader of Wolverhampton council welcomed the area's new restrictions, saying: "We need to break this cycle."
Neighbouring Sandwell, Birmingham and Solihull have had similar restrictions introduced.
Councillor Ian Brookfield said: "If we don't break the cycle we'll end up like many other parts of the country who've now got curfews [and the] hospitality sector closing down."
Most parts of Greater Manchester are already subject to restrictions, with Bolton - which has the highest number of cases in the country - bringing in measures restricting restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs to takeaway only, and requiring all hospitality venues to close at 22:00.
The government said Greater Manchester's restrictions would continue.
Restrictions were brought in overnight across large parts of north-east England, affecting almost two million people.
The government introduced the rule of six across England on Monday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-54194804 | |
| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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| New restrictions in Lancashire on 14:42 - Sep 18 with 568 views | spell_chekker |
Over Wyre?
Don't they have coronavirus there? | |
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| New restrictions in Lancashire on 15:06 - Sep 18 with 558 views | ROTTWEILERS |
Sounds like people who live in Lancashire have not been being sensible. | |
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| New restrictions in Lancashire on 16:45 - Sep 18 with 551 views | spudgun |
No Covid-19 Over Wyre.
Just the usual outbreaks of mange, rabies and leprosy that we get this time of the year... | | | |
| New restrictions in Lancashire on 17:29 - Sep 18 with 547 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
As duly appointed Covid Marshal of the new 2nd battalion nosey neighbours Lytham regiment, I feel it's only fair to warn you as from Tuesday, on the orders of Hancock and Johnson, we will be deploying from undercover net curtain twitching duty, to active status on Rossall Road Cleveleys.
I should be easy to spot, I'll be wearing a nine year old ill fitting beanie hat,a Hi-Viz jacket with the new department name on the back (Covid Unified National Taskforce) and will be carrying a very big clipboard and a BlackBerry PDA (all paid for by you the taxpayer).
So feel free to say hello, but only if you're two metres away, as my subordinates Kacey and Rochelle (Nice girls, both work part time at Hooters), will both be armed with cattle prods and tasers, with orders to shoot to kill (or shoot to thrill, not sure now).
Stay safe or else....  [Post edited 18 Sep 2020 17:36]
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| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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| New restrictions in Lancashire on 19:14 - Sep 18 with 538 views | spell_chekker |
Sorry Red.
I thought you might have been the self appointed busybody!! | |
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