Hull's in talks about a move to Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions
The city's Director of Public Health says Hull’s rate and that in the wider Yorkshire and Humber region is increasing rapidly
Last updated 3rd Nov 2020
Talks are currently taking place which could see Hull moved into Tier 2 as coronavirus cases continue to soar.
Hull City Council sent us a statement from the city's Director of Public Health Julia Weldon which says:
“Hull’s rate and that in the wider Yorkshire and Humber region is increasing rapidly. We have been clear since the implementation of the Coronavirus tier alert system that we anticipated a move from medium to high. Currently, we are in ongoing conversation with government about if and when this might happen. Any change to our local alert level will be communicated publicly clearly and at the earliest opportunity.
“It is absolutely vital that regardless of which tier of restrictions we are subject to, we all do everything we can to limit the spread of the virus. I understand you are tired. We have all had many months of this and as we head into winter, it certainly doesn’t get easier. But now more than ever, we must keep going.
“Adhering to restrictions is one of the only lines of defence we have as individuals against catching or spreading the virus and it’s the one thing we can all do to try and prevent the implementation of further restrictions.
“I want to ask all of you to take this seriously and act now. In just under a month our rate in Hull has gone from 17.3 cases per 100,000 of the population to 209.9. Any one of us can catch Coronavirus and either be very ill or show no symptoms at all – both of which are dangerous in different ways.
“Please take the time to understand now what we must all be doing and also what will change if we move to High and how this will affect you. Read through the information on the government website and make plans for what you will do and any changes you might need to make to day-to-day routines, including childcare.
“Take care of each other by doing as I’ve asked and taking all the necessary precautions. Take notice of the guidance, any changes to it and the key Coronavirus symptoms (a high temperature, new continuous cough or loss or change to sense of taste or smell); take action by isolating as necessary and getting a test if symptomatic”.
What changes will we see in the high level?
Household mixing is banned indoors, although support bubbles will still be permitted, while the rule of six will continue to apply outdoors.
For the full government guidance click here.