London is in a delicate situation and if we want to avoid Tier 3 restrictions it is vital we all keep the risk of transmission down by strictly following the rules this weekend #KeepLondonSafe#COVID19
Levels of #COVID19 remain high across London, even in boroughs that have shown recent declines. We must all keep in mind that the virus is still present.
Whether you are shopping, eating out or meeting friends outdoors this weekend, it is so important to remain vigilant and stick to the Tier 2 rules below
Our actions over this weekend and in the weeks ahead will make a big difference to our outlook over the festive period and into the New Year. Let's all do our bit to #KeepLondonSafe
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2/8 The excellent @IainBellONS explained how socioeconomic factors account for much of the disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities: high risk occupations/less likely to work from home, living in multi-generational households, densely populated urban living, deprivation.
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.
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.
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