Cornwall moved into Tier 3 restrictions
The change will come into force from Thursday 31st December
Last updated 30th Dec 2020
Cornwall has been moved into Tier 3 of the coronavirus restrictions.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has made an announcement in the House of Commons, as more parts of the country and moved into the highest level of restrictions, Tier 4.
The measures will come into force from Thursday 31st December.
It comes amid concern from public health officials about the 'rapidly rising' coronavirus cases across Cornwall.
Cornwall Council’s Director of Public Health is urging people to follow the guidelines to help stop the spread of the virus.
The most recent data shows the Covid-19 infection rate has risen from 70.3 to 96.2 per 100,000 in the past seven days in the Duchy.
Tier 3 restrictions mean:
• people must not meet socially indoors, in a private garden or most outdoor public venues with anybody they do not live with or have a support bubble with. Everyone who can work from home should do so;
• people can see friends and family they do not live with (or do not have a support bubble with) in some public outdoor places - such as parks or public gardens  in a group of up to 6;
• weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions are not allowed, 30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, 15 people can attend linked commemorative events;
• accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, holiday lets and guest houses must close, other than where very limited exceptions apply;
• hospitality settings, such as bars (including shisha bars), pubs, cafes, restaurants, and social clubs must close except for takeaway, delivery, drive-through and click and collect services. Takeaway must cease between 23:00 and 5:00, but delivery, drive-through and click-and-collect may continue during this period. This includes restaurants and bars within hotels or members’ clubs;
• indoor entertainment venues, such as casinos, bowling alleys, and bingo halls must close. Outdoor entertainment venues, such as botanical gardens and heritage sites, may stay open, although indoor elements at these attractions must also close. Cinemas, theatres, and concert venues must close; except for drive-in events; and
• leisure and sports facilities may continue to stay open, but indoor group exercise classes (including fitness and dance) should not go ahead.
You can find more information about Tier 3 restrictions on the government website here.