RESTRICTIONS on household mixing in North East Lincolnshire will change after midnight on Friday.
The news that the borough will move into Tier 2 was announced this afternoon.
It follows mounting concerns over the which coronavirus is spreading.
From 00:01 on Saturday morning, local people in across North East Lincolnshire will no longer be allowed to mix in any indoor setting with those they don’t live with - unless in a pre-existing 'support bubble'.
Up to £1-million will be allocated by Whitehall to North East Lincolnshire Council to help with any new costs incurred.
NELC's leader Cllr Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council said: ““This is a challenging situation, and will understandably cause concern.
"However, I would urge everyone in the borough to stay strong and keep going during the difficult weeks and months ahead."
Neighbouring authorities North Lincolnshire, East Riding and Hull are also going into Tier 2.
Further clarification about the restrictions has been issued by NELC's communications department as follows:
"You must not meet up with family or friends in any indoor setting (including homes, venues, pubs and restaurants) unless you’ve formed a support bubble with them
"You cannot stay overnight in another person’s home unless you’ve formed a bubble with them
"Outdoors - for example, in a private garden, parks and open spaces - you can meet up to six friends and family whom you don’t live with so long as keep 2m apart.
"You can continue to travel for work purposes and to venues, but you should reduce the number of journeys where possible.
"You should work from home if this is possible.
"Up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings and up to 30 guests at funerals.
"Education settings, shopping, retail, leisure and gyms remain open.
"Hospitality services remain open, with the 10pm closing time and table service only.
"Residential care homes are closed to external visitors other than in exceptional circumstances.
"Organised sport is allowed in outdoor settings. Indoor sport must follow social contact rules.
"Places of worship remain open.
Registered and 'wraparound' childcare, including supervised activities in private homes and children’s groups, are permitted."
Says Stephen Pintus, director of public health for North East Lincolnshire:: “The fewer people you meet, the less likely you are to catch Covid-19.
"The basic Government guidance of washing your hands, or sanitising regularly, covering your face when appropriate, unless you are exempt, and keeping a social distance when you are near other people is key.
He adds: “By doing the basics right, we can help slow the spread of the virus and protect our loved ones.”
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