England will return to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions when the national lockdown ends on December 2.
But which factors will decide the banding of your local area?
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/11/2…
But which factors will decide the banding of your local area?
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/11/2…
Its previous lockdown record
TRUE:
Oldham was one of the worst infected areas before the lockdown on November 5, having already been placed in tier three along with the rest of Greater Manchester.
Though case rates have fallen since, they still remain high, meaning a relaxing of rules is not imminent
Oldham was one of the worst infected areas before the lockdown on November 5, having already been placed in tier three along with the rest of Greater Manchester.
Though case rates have fallen since, they still remain high, meaning a relaxing of rules is not imminent
The number of students in the local area
FALSE:
The case rate among the over-60s – one of the most at-risk groups for Covid – will be high on the criteria when setting the new parameters.
East Lindsey, in Lincolnshire, and Corby, in Northamptonshire, are the worst affected in this demographic
The case rate among the over-60s – one of the most at-risk groups for Covid – will be high on the criteria when setting the new parameters.
East Lindsey, in Lincolnshire, and Corby, in Northamptonshire, are the worst affected in this demographic
The region's R-rate
FALSE:
Countries need to keep its positivity rate below 5% or risk cases spiralling out of control, according to @WHO.
The vast majority of local areas in England currently exceed this limit.
The one notable exception is Liverpool, which has implemented a rapid test trial
Countries need to keep its positivity rate below 5% or risk cases spiralling out of control, according to @WHO.
The vast majority of local areas in England currently exceed this limit.
The one notable exception is Liverpool, which has implemented a rapid test trial
Hospital bed occupancy
TRUE:
Before an area can move down the tier system, the Government will want to ensure the local health system can handle any fresh surge in hospitalisations.
Areas in the South-West and east of England are in a stronger position in terms of spare bed capacity
Before an area can move down the tier system, the Government will want to ensure the local health system can handle any fresh surge in hospitalisations.
Areas in the South-West and east of England are in a stronger position in terms of spare bed capacity
The cost of lockdown
TRUE:
The Government will be considering the economic consequences of plunging an area into lockdown.
Not all regions have been hit equally though, with businesses in London, the South-East and the East suffering the most
The Government will be considering the economic consequences of plunging an area into lockdown.
Not all regions have been hit equally though, with businesses in London, the South-East and the East suffering the most
Everything you need to know about England's new tier system can be found here ⬇️
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