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Burton is under threat of being put into a local shutdown, as the city is being warned that this could be the last chance to control the coronavirus outbreak there.
The Staffordshire County Council has issued a stern warning as new, stricter rules have been introduced in an attempt to slow the spread of the infection in four areas of the city and avoid mandatory strict closure in Burton, such as Leicester.
The new stricter rules include how many households can meet and apply to people living in the Anglesey, Shobnall, Horninglow and Eton Park districts only, which have been the focus of the outbreak. But county council chiefs have warned that if the outbreak is not controlled in these areas, the entire city is at risk of being subjected to a strict lockdown like earlier this year.
Random checks will also be carried out in homes where people self-isolate while they recover from the virus to make sure they abide by and stay in the rules, and small shops can now only allow two customers to enter. at once.
All four areas have had 123 confirmed Covid-19 cases since July, including 10 new cases in the past seven days. This is a rate of 30.6 cases per 100,000 people, about three times the Staffordshire average and increasing.
Dr Johnny McMahon, Cabinet Member for the Health, Care and Wellness Council, said: “Despite local efforts, infection rates remain high and we must act now to avoid a local lockdown.
“This could be our last chance to get things back under control, save lives, and stop the government from imposing more measures, which could lead to families being told to stay home and close businesses.”
The new guidelines for the four Burton areas go into effect Tuesday, September 8.
In summary, these are:
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Cases and close contacts: Anyone with symptoms should stay home for 10 days and get tested for Covid-19. Close contacts must stay at home for 14 days. Now random checks will be done to make sure there are people.
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At home: Your household can meet with another household per week with a maximum of 10 people at any one meeting.
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In gardens: You can meet outdoors with up to six people from other households or up to 10 people if they are all from just two households.
- Extremely vulnerable: Any resident who has been ‘protecting’ recently must continue to take special care.
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Facial coverings: It must be used in public transport and in shops.
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Organized indoor meetings: This includes weddings, funerals, religious ceremonies, activity clubs, and support groups, where there should be a maximum of 30 people and Covid-19 precautions should be taken.
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Organized outdoor meetings and events : Keep your space at least six feet, follow strict hygiene measures, including hand washing, and keep track of who attended.
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Business: You must follow the national councils. Specific controls, sanctions and even closure for those who break the rules
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Stores: Small local stores should not allow more than two customers at a time.
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Pubs, bars and restaurants: Groups of no more than two households and a maximum of ten people indoors. Contact details must be left
Dr Richard Harling, the council’s director of health and care, said: “People should take coronavirus seriously and follow this new guidance in all areas of their lives.
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“This is a critical time in the race to further prevent the spread of the infection and we call on residents and businesses to do everything possible to help us contain this virus while we can.”
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