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| Cllr Jackson - everyone needs to play their part |
STAY strong!
That's today's message from the leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, Cllr Philip Jackson, as the area prepares to move to Covid Tier 3 (Very High Alert) when national lockdown ends next Thursday.
Says he: “We know that this is a difficult time, especially for the most vulnerable.
“This is a challenging situation, and will understandably cause concern, but I would urge everyone in the borough to stay strong and keep going during the difficult weeks ahead.
"We will be working with other local authorities to do what we can to reduce the restrictions quickly, but everyone needs to play their part.”
Under the new restrictions, people across North East Lincolnshire must not meet socially indoors or in most outdoor places with anybody you do not live with, or who is not in your support bubble.
This restriction includes in any private garden or at most outdoor venues.
Overnight stays with anyone outside your support bubble should be avoided.
Additionally, you must not socialise in a group of more than six in some other outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, a public garden, grounds of a heritage site or castle or a sports facility.
Where Covid-secure arrangements, such as substantial screens or visiting pods, are available at residential care, visits can go ahead.
Visits can also go ahead at windows and outside, but check with your residential care provider for any specific restrictions.
Additionally, other restrictions within Tier 3 are:
* You should work from home if this is possible.
* You should avoid travelling outside your area, other than for work or education.
*You should reduce the number of journeys you make where possible, and you should avoid car sharing with others outside your household or support bubble.
* Hospitality services are closed, with the exception of sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery.
* Education settings, shopping, retail, leisure and gyms remain open.
* Personal care (barbers, hairdressers etc) providers are open.
* Accommodation providers are closed.
* Weddings and Funerals: up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings, up to 30 guests for funerals. Wedding receptions are not permitted.
* Places of worship are open, but you should not interact with others outside your household or support bubble.
* Indoor entertainment venues must close.
*Exercise classes and organised sport can take place outdoors. Group exercise should not take place indoors (unless with your household or support bubble).
*Organised activities for elite athletes, under 18s and disabled people can continue.
Stephen Pintus, Director of Public Health for Northern Lincolnshire comments: “Our new Tier 3 classification is a reflection of the change in infection rate across the Humber.
"It has been a challenging few weeks, and we are seeing the numbers start to slow down in North East Lincolnshire, but we need to keep going.
"There’s lots you can do to help continue to reduce the spread and keep loved ones safe."
Dr Peter Melton, Clinical Chief Officer for NHS North East Lincolnshire CCG, adds: “While the news last week about the vaccines are promising and show that there might be an end in sight, we still have a long way to go.
"Remember the basics: Hands, Face, Space. But also, open your windows to get fresh air circulating in your house where you can.
"Remain vigilant, and we will, together, help beat this virus.”
The Tier 3 restriction will be reviewed on December 16.
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