As Gedling borough prepares to move into Tier 4 from New Year’s Eve, one Nottinghamshire council health chief has today urged people to follow government guidelines to stop the coronavirus spread.
Dawn Jenkin, Public Health consultant at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “Remember that the Christmas Bubble arrangements only applied on Christmas Day so you must only spend New Year at home with your own household or bubble.
“The rates of infection in our communities across the county are continuing to grow at a concerning rate. The impact this is having on our hospitals and the rate of infection in those aged over 60 are some of the key factors which determine how the government decides what tier to place each area into.
“We appreciate how hard the new restrictions will be for many but what is important now is that we all observe the new regulations in place, understand what they mean and explain the rules to those around us.
“Whilst it is really positive news that the vaccine is starting to roll out across the county it will be a while before it has the desired impact on infection rates, so now is not the time to let our guard down. Remember that around 1 in 3 people who have coronavirus have no symptoms and could be spreading it without realising it. So, the very best thing you can do now to help us overcome the virus is to continue to follow the rules of Hands, Face, Space.
“Make your New Year’s Resolution to protect yourself, your family and your friends by sticking to these simple rules.
“In addition, if you develop any symptoms, it remains critically important that you self-isolate and get a test as soon as possible. It is these actions by each of us that will stop the spread of the virus in our communities.”
Unfortunately we are in this situation because many, many, individuals have not been adhering to the rules. It isn’t just the incompetence of the government.
I have seen this amongst many of my friends and neighbours.
The mental health issue continues to be presented as a justification by many who are, in fact, just fed up (not all, but the majority) of lifestyle restrictions.
Individuals continue to find reasons why they don’t want to/can’t do their best any longer, and as a consequence, lockdowns will just go on and on.
The virus won’t recede for as long as you’re ‘just’ popping to your mates for a coffee, or your kids are ‘just’ going to tea at a friends after school. We are living in abnormal times. If we want a bit of normality back we have to make more of an effort. There’s no other way out of this otherwise .
my wife and i live alone and are cared for by my son and daughter in law . My wife suffers from dementure and needs extra care. I do most of the housework nessesary . My son keeps our food stock up . In teir 4 will this prevent this help we receive stop ?
Hi Mr Crossland,
I hope you and your wife are ok.
It’s my understanding that your son and daughter-in-law are allowed to come into your home as they form part of your support bubble.
I’m not an expert, but believe this is the case.
Clearly, you are both vulnerable so the people who are supporting you need to take extra care around you.
Wishing you all the best.
Me and my husband are crittickly vunrable and are in tier 3 and are worried about my husband going back to work as his job is in tier 4 dorset