Thread by @ProfKevinFenton

1/9 Today, London enters #Tier2. Here’s a thread on why we’re in Tier 2 and what Londoners need to do to navigate through the festive period and New Year carefully and safely, to protect the NHS, minimise harm and prevent deaths.

#COVID19ExplainedLDN

2/9 Infections across London are still too high. Our 7 day rate stands at 153.9 per 100,000 and sadly, a further 35 Londoners lost their lives to COVID-19 yesterday.

It’s vital that we all do what we can to bring these numbers down.

Data here➡️ coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/cases?…

3/9 Despite variation in the data across our city #COVID19 does not respect borough boundaries. Entering #Tier2 together gives London the best chance of life returning to normal more quickly.

So our ask is that Londoners pull together & follow the restrictions to #KeepLondonSafe

4/9 Check you understand what you can and can’t do in #Tier2, including restrictions on household mixing in homes and hospitality venues, and follow the rule of six outdoors. #StickWithSix

Guidance here➡️ gov.uk/guidance/local…

5/9 The public health basics are still so important in reducing the spread of #COVID19: keep washing your hands, keep wearing a face covering and keep your distance from those outside of your household or bubble.

These simple steps are easy to follow, and we know they work.

6/9 Be considerate of fellow Londoners and our businesses. Shop safely and locally – walk or cycle if you can. If you must use public transport, try to avoid busy times.

Our colleagues at @TfL have published quiet times to travel to help you plan➡️ tfl.gov.uk/status-updates…

7/9 Our GLA colleagues have also issued some useful advice and guidance to help Londoners shop safely this festive season➡️ london.gov.uk/coronavirus/ho…

#LondonTogether

8/9 There will be a review of London’s position in #Tier2 on 16th December.

The pandemic is not over. Our actions now will help reduce the spread of #COVID19 and avoid further escalation of restrictions into the festive period.

9/9 This has been an incredibly difficult time for our city.

But if we get this right, London will be in the best place possible for a safe festive period, New Year and into the winter months ahead.

We mustn’t let our good work go to waste.

#KeepLondonSafe