Stricter coronavirus restrictions could be introduced in the city by the end of the week, said Nottingham’s director of public health
This follows a substantial increase in Covid-19 cases in recent days, with the city’s infection rate currently at around 382 per 100,000 population – the sixth highest in the country
Nottingham’s rate is now higher than Leicester, Leeds and Birmingham, all areas which are under local lockdowns of varying levels
Alison Challenger, director of public health at Nottingham City Council, said she expected the restrictions to be similar to those « in the North West and Leicester »
« We know that the government is reviewing every week what measures need to be put in place in local areas and when, » she said
« With such a high rate now, this is something we are planning to come from the national level later this week, we have not been specifically informed of this yet
« Because the rates are as high as they are, we can expect to see measures similar to those in other parts of the country, such as the North West and Leicester
« We know that people really went to great lengths to meet these guidelines, but with these rates, we know they are not enough We therefore expect action to be taken
« We can imagine what some of them may be based on other parts of the country, it will be around those areas where we know the virus is spreading much faster, and that’s where we know that there are gatherings, especially in indoor places
« We can expect to see instructions regarding household mixing, for example, and I really mean we know the infection rate is high now and we know what we can expect from the government more late this week, but what I suggest we take a look at what we’re doing now
« And urge people to think about their gatherings and meet other people and not to do it
« The levels are high now and I think they will continue to rise for a while now »
The number of cases in the city rose following the addition of nearly 16,000 unreported cases nationwide on Monday (October 5th), with local public health officials confirming the situation was « of great concern »
The latest rolling data shows the seven-day rate in Nottingham – number of new cases per 100,000 population – has fallen from 595 to 3,824, with 1,273 new confirmed cases
It has also been confirmed that 425 students and eight staff at the University of Nottingham have tested positive for the virus
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs said: “We work alongside scientific and public health experts and local leaders and constantly monitor the latest data and evidence We are ready to take swift and decisive action to reduce the transmission of the virus and protect communities
« We are seeing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases across the country and, given the severity of this virus, it is vital that everyone play their part by following the rule of six, washing their hands, practicing social distancing and wearing a mask in closed spaces «
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Nottingham’s director of public health today urged people not to wait until later this week to start living under lockdown restrictions
Alison Challenger warned cases in the city were skyrocketing and people needed to take immediate action
Public health officials have yet to be notified of any new lockdown restrictions that may be imposed by the government later this week
Deputy board leader Sally Longford said she expected to be notified of any potential new limits at the same time as the public, but predicted they would be restrictions on ` Who you can meet and what you can do
Councilor Longford, who is also the chair of the Nottingham Outbreak Committee, said infection rates were increasing in most parts of the city, broadly like the rest of the country, but that specific areas such as Lenton were behind the large overall increase in cases in the city
She said that clear communication from the government on the geographic area to which the restrictions apply and what the new borders mean was essential for the city
Speaking today (Tuesday October 6), she said: “I don’t think there is a willingness to lock down like we have done before, but I think we can expect that there are more restrictions on who we can see and what we can do
« It is clear that cases are increasing everywhere, there are quite a few schools with cases The whole city is seeing an increase, but this is what you would expect compared to the rest of the country
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« There are areas of the city that have a much higher incidence, and I don’t know the exact numbers for the county, but I think there are parts of Beeston where they are having the same issues. «
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Tighter restrictions to stem the ‘worrying’ rise in coronavirus cases in Nottingham are expected ‘on or before Friday’, the city’s director of public health said
The news comes after a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in recent days, with the city’s infection rate currently at around 382 per 100,000 population – the sixth highest in the country
Nottingham’s rate is now higher than Leicester, Leeds and Birmingham, all areas which are under local lockdowns of varying levels
Alison Challenger, director of public health for Nottingham City Council, told Nottinghamshire Live on October 6 that she expected the restrictions to be similar to those « in the North West and Leicester »
More than 100 people must self-isolate after two positive Covid tests at a school in Nottinghamshire
George Spencer Academy in Stapleford has confirmed that a 8th grade student and a grade 11 student have contracted coronavirus
The 8th grade student was in school when he was contagious and the academy claims to have tracked and traced all students classified as « contacts »
The 73 students identified as being in close contact with the student who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) will receive a letter asking them to stay home for 14 days
Grade 11 student was also at school when he was contagious George Spencer followed and traced 39 « contacts » who will also receive a letter asking them to stay home for 14 days
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus affecting staff and inmates at a Nottinghamshire prison has exceeded 100
HMP Lowdham Grange bosses recorded 116 positive infections, including 77 prisoners and 39 staff
The number of positive cases in Category B prison has increased from 84, with more than 1,000 people tested
Nottingham’s director of public health said current coronavirus measures were no longer enough to stop the spread of the virus in the city
Alison Challenger says residents should expect to see tighter restrictions later this week, similar to those elsewhere in the country, after an increase in cases in Nottingham
Speaking in an interview with BBC Radio Nottingham on Tuesday morning, she said any restrictions would likely be similar to those already in place in large parts of northern England, including limiting people that mix with different households But she advised people to stop doing this now
Stricter local coronavirus restrictions could be introduced later this week, BBC Radio Nottingham reports this morning
BREAKING: Nottingham City Director of Public Health told @BBCNottingham that current coronavirus measures are no longer enough to stop the spread of the virus in the city Alison Challenger says he expects to see restrictions stricter later this week, similar to those elsewhere in the country
Two takeaways in Radford have each been fined £ 1,000 for failing to adhere to the new 10pm coronavirus curfew
Under the new rules cafes, take-out and bars are supposed to close at this point in the evening
Nottingham City Council Operational Response Team officials tweeted about the fixed penalty notices that were sent to both companies on Thursday October 1
A spokesperson for the authority added: “CPOs visited several take-out outlets in the city last Thursday to hand over fact sheets on Covid-19, to ensure that » they had information on the security of their Covid business, including the most recent 10 p.m. curfew (excluding deliveries or drive-thru)
« At around 11pm, fines of £ 1,000 were imposed on two of these takeaways, after officers saw customers being served or served food, in violation of coronavirus restrictions Companies have 28 days to pay fines
« As always, our initial approach is to involve and educate people about their responsibilities, but we will not hesitate to take enforcement action if the rules are not followed. »
In a letter, Chris Keen, principal at Ellis Guilford, Bar Lane, wrote that a number of classes from different age groups – taught by the staff member – are expected to self-isolate during two weeks
« Unfortunately, a member of the school’s teaching staff tested positive for COVID-19 », the letter read
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« The school takes the safety of its students very seriously and I thank the parents / guardians we contacted throughout the morning who fully understood the decision taken »
Nottingham City Councilor Sally Longford said she was’ very concerned ‘that current measures in Nottingham were’ insufficient to stop the spread »
Nottingham has seen a sharp increase in cases in the latest data, placing the city among the worst affected areas in the country
On Monday (5 October) Deputy Chief Councilor Longford said she was « extremely concerned » about what she called a « rapidly evolving situation »
Speaking in a virtual full council meeting on Monday 5 October, Councilor Longford said: ‘To date only current national restrictions apply in Nottingham, but we are in an evolving situation fast
« As a city we have done very well over the past few months to keep the virus under control, and I want to thank everyone who has worked so hard to do the right thing
« But now I am very concerned that the restrictions currently in place are insufficient to stop the spread
« However, the start of the new school year and the arrival of students have coincided with an increase in infections, especially among young adults, and although it is known that they do not suffer from the worst symptoms, I am extremely concerned the virus will now spread in the elderly and more vulnerable population «
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