Following the Coronavirus outbreak at Banham Poultry, the government has made Norfolk an area of enhanced support. This is what Alan Waters, leader of the city council, said in response.
“Identifying Norfolk as an area of enhanced support is a positive step as it means more resources will be available to help contain the virus.
“Crucially, this doesn’t mean Norfolk or Norwich will be subject to any additional restrictions on residents like we’ve seen in other areas of the country following outbreaks of Covid.
“Here in Norwich we’ve been working closely with public health and various teams throughout the council to reach those affected by the outbreak to ensure they’re aware of what to do in terms of isolating, getting tested and where to go for help.
“It’s important to stress that the situation at Banham Poultry, while serious, is an isolated outbreak which we are confident has been contained.
“The number of Covid cases in the wider community remains very low in Norwich, and the county as a whole. But this is a timely reminder that the virus is still out there and that we each have a responsibility to follow the guidance to keep it in check”.
