World News – GB – What the high alert level 2 means for Nottinghamshire

Prime Minister cited « rising infection rates » as the reason to raise alert levels in Nottinghamshire

Residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will not be able to meet people from other households inside from Wednesday 14 October, following an announcement by the Prime Minister

Boris Johnson revealed to MPs on Monday October 12 that the county had been placed in the new ‘high alert’ category for Covid-19 restrictions

Under new rules, classified as ‘level two’ of a three-tier system, domestic mixing has been banned indoors throughout the county to reduce rising infection rates

The new tier system has been put in place to ‘simplify’ lockdown restrictions across the country as more regions report virus outbreaks

The zones have been classified into three categories – medium, high and very high alert – which determine the local measures put in place in that zone

And Nottinghamshire has been placed on « high alert » level, with the PM citing « rising infection rates » as a reason for imposing strict measures on the county

This means that mixing between households is prohibited indoors and in pubs, bars, restaurants, social clubs, casinos and other leisure facilities

This includes, according to the Prime Minister, « any mixing between different households or supporting bubbles inside »

Residents will be able to meet people from other households in an outdoor setting, such as a private garden or open public spaces, allowing for social distancing and the ‘rule of six’ is respected

Addressing the deputies, Mr Johnson said the restrictions are aimed at reducing transmission from households to households

« The high alert level reflects the interventions in many local areas right now, » he said

« This is mainly aimed at reducing household-to-household transmission by preventing any mixing between different households or by promoting bubbles inside

« In these areas, the ‘rule of six’ will continue to apply outdoors, where it is more difficult for the virus to spread – in public spaces as well as in private gardens

« Most areas already subject to local restrictions will automatically switch to ‘high alert’ level

« Due to increasing infection rates, Nottinghamshire, East and West Cheshire and a small area of ​​High Peak will also move to ‘high alert’ level »

The announcement follows a Covid-19 rate air rocket in the city of Nottingham and large parts of the county at large

The rate of Covid cases in Nottingham per 100,000 people currently stands at 830 cases, the highest of any area in England

The data, correct for the seven days to October 8, represents a considerable increase from the previous week, when the rate was 3,145 per 100,000 population

Other areas near Nottingham, including Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe, have also seen their rates soar to more than 200 cases per 100,000 population

However, Mansfield and Bassetlaw’s rates are around 10% of Nottingham’s current rate – 851 and 843 respectively – yet the two districts will be subject to the same local restrictions as Nottingham

However, he told Nottinghamshire Live that Mansfield may not have to wait until the city is removed from the restrictions – if the rate stays lower

He told Nottinghamshire Live: « I am frustrated that we have been unable to tell the difference between North Notts and the town, unaided by local labor councils actively calling for more restrictions, but also a relieved way that Nottingham’s numbers could easily saw them entering level 3 with much tighter restrictions

« I asked for assurance in the briefing that we would be seeing regular reviews and not all having to come out together, so if Mansfield’s numbers stabilize or go down, we can get out

« While this is frustrating, we now need to exercise good judgment, play by the rules and give ourselves the best chance to see the restrictions lifted as soon as possible »

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