Thread by @DanLThorpe

Residents across @Royal_Greenwich will be in #tier4 from midnight - whilst many people will be understandably be upset about losing #christmas celebrations, it is absolutely vital we all work together across #Greenwich to deal with this new and immediate challenge. Some points ⬇️

1. The rate of infection across #greenwich is climbing incredibly quickly. Tonight, we are at 387/100,000 and our positivity rate is now 12%. @Royal_Greenwich

2. We have tonight been advised that the new strain of #covid19 is highly transmissible. Action is therefore needed to address this. We must do everything we can collectively to reduce our interactions with people as much as possible across #greenwich @Royal_Greenwich

3. Non essential businesses in #greenwich shouldn't open tomorrow. If you were closed in November, you will be closed again now. Outdoor markets are allowed, but essential goods only please. @Royal_Greenwich

4. In quite a significant change from November, places of worship will remain open across @Royal_Greenwich but with social distancing & covid safety measures in place. #greenwich

5. We are awaiting further guidance on shielding and supporting the clinically extremely vulnerable. We expect it to be the same as November. For now, if you fall into one of these groups in @Royal_Greenwich take every appropriate measure to keep yourself safe.

6. Hands. Face. Space. 3 words that are now even more important than Ho,Ho,Ho. It is vital that people wear face coverings to protect themselves and each other across @Royal_Greenwich - more hand washing will not hurt. And keep your distance from others.

7. You can, and you should, leave your home to get tested, or for any other medical reason if living in #greenwich - clearly, we all need to be sensible but we MUST make sure that we get more and more tested. 1/3 of people have no symptoms at all. We need to find them. #greenwich

8. We are doing all we can to provide meals for children across #greenwich next week. The team are meeting tomorrow and we will announce any changes. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/holidaymeals

9. Finally, feeling awful tonight is absolutely justified. If you are struggling, please do not do it alone. ☎️The @samaritans can be contacted for free on 116 123 ☎️ #greenwich @Royal_Greenwich Please take care of yourselves, and each other. #greenwich