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The new measures against the coronavirus will take effect across the country after a landmark speech by Boris Johnson last night.
Local lockdown restrictions remain in effect throughout much of the West Midlands, including Birmingham and parts of the Black Country.
Wednesday marks six months since Prime Minister Boris Johnson shut down the UK and restrictions are tightening again after a spike in Covid-19 cases.
The government has warned that Britain could face much tougher measures if new rules to curb the coronavirus fail to control the infection rate.
Measures are tightening in the face of rising coronavirus infections, and Boris Johnson warned that the UK has reached a “dangerous tipping point” in its fight against the disease.
Tighter restrictions are being applied in all four nations, but they vary.
We have updated our list of what the latest announcements mean for each circumstance, described for each district in the region.
Birmingham
Homes and gardens: You are not allowed to have anyone who does not live with you in your home or garden, unless they are in your bubble of support.
Likewise, you shouldn’t meet people you don’t live with in your home or garden unless they are in your bubble of support.
This rule applies to meeting people inside or outside the area.
Indoor public spaces: The restrictions went into effect the day after the national rule of six was introduced.
This means that, where there is no support bubble in place, you can only be in a group of up to six people, such as when visiting a pub, restaurant, bowling alley, or zoo; go shopping for the day; or have an afternoon in the local park or nature reserve.
Places can host a larger number overall, but each group of people should be no more than six.
The rules apply in all districts of the city of Birmingham, including all of Sutton Coldfield.
The council states: “Pubs and restaurants must have Covid security risk assessments in place and must manage the space to keep you safe. As of Monday, September 14, the rule of six to gather OUTSIDE private homes and gardens applies. in Birmingham, this is the same as the rest of the country. “
Outdoor spaces: You can still socialize in outside public places (such as parks) but only in groups of up to six people from various households.
Travel around the area: People who live in and out of these areas can continue to travel for work or school. Workplaces and schools themselves should also implement security measures.
Travel outside the area and holidays: As long as the restrictions exist, not if you share a house or room with someone you don’t live with. You can go on vacation to the same destination and stay in separate hotel rooms, for example, and meet alone at the restaurant, on the beach, in the parks, etc., but without sharing a “house”.
Weddings and funerals: Weddings, civil association ceremonies, and funerals (including crematorium ceremonies) can still take place if they meet the orientation and capacity of the venue, these are limited to a maximum number of 15 people updated in national guidelines .
Individuals living in Birmingham may travel to attend a wedding, civil association ceremony or funeral, but should not be reunited with another household in a private home or garden.
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Childcare: All day care centers, babysitters, and after school / breakfast clubs must remain open and continue to allow all of their children and youth to attend.
Caregivers of children under the age of 14 or vulnerable adults are exempted from the ban when necessary for caregiving reasons. This does not include games or parties.
Places of worship: There are no changes to the rules at the local level. You can attend a mosque, church, synagogue, temple, or other place or worship, but you must socially distance yourself from people outside your home. This means keeping a distance of two meters, or one meter with extra precautions (like wearing face covers).
If possible, religious or prayer services should be held outdoors.
Solihull
All districts within the Solihull district are also subject to the same restrictions as Birmingham.
The council states: “The residents of Solihull will not be able to mix with people they do not live with, in their homes or gardens.
“Your home is defined as the people you live with and any bubbles of support.
“Households that have formed a supportive bubble with another one-adult household behave as if they all live in the same house.
“These new restrictions are taking effect for Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull to reduce the rate of coronavirus infection, which is increasing rapidly.”
Sandwell
Sandwell’s council has the same closing rules as Birmingham.
It applies to all districts of the Sandwell district, including West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wednesdbury, as well as Great Barr.
The full list of districts where the restrictions apply is here.
Wolverhampton
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Homes and gardens: Residents across the city will be banned from visiting each other’s homes and gardens starting September 23. Those who break the rules will face a fine.
Travel around the area: The new restrictions do not affect schools, public transportation or workplaces, although people must continue to practice social distancing and cover their faces when necessary.
Travel outside the area and holidays: Anyone living in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell and Wolverhampton should not visit another home, in their house or garden, anywhere in the country. That includes far away locations.
You can still travel anywhere, so in this example you could visit London and stay in a hotel, meet your parents in a restaurant or park, but not visit them at home.
Weddings and funerals: Weddings, civil association ceremonies, and funerals (including crematorium ceremonies) can still take place if they meet the orientation and capacity of the venue, these are limited to a maximum number of 15 people updated in national guidelines .
Individuals living in Birmingham may travel to attend a wedding, civil association ceremony or funeral, but should not be reunited with another household in a private home or garden.
Childcare: However, the government has announced that grandparents, extended family members, and others who provide formal or informal care for children up to 14 years of age or vulnerable adults will be exempt when necessary for caregiving purposes.
Places of worship: There are no changes to the rules at the local level. You can attend a mosque, church, synagogue, temple, or other place or worship, but you must socially distance yourself from people outside your home. This means keeping a distance of two meters, or one meter with extra precautions (like wearing face covers).
If possible, religious or prayer services should be held outdoors.
Coventry, Dudley, Walsall, Worcestershire
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There are no local restrictions in these areas; national guidelines apply.
Meeting with friends and family: When you see friends and family that you don’t live with, you should only meet in groups of six or less and follow the rules of social distancing.
Two households should not meet if there are more than six people. This applies indoors or outdoors, in private homes, gardens or pubs.
People should gather outdoors when practical. You should not meet in a group of more than six, indoors or outdoors. The police now have powers to enforce these statutory limits and can issue fines including notices of flat fines of £ 100, doubling for additional offenses up to a maximum of £ 3,200.
There are exceptions where groups can have more than six people.
Childcare: You can meet in a group of more than six people if it is for education or registered child care.
Nursing Homes: Each nursing home will have its own visiting policy to mitigate the risk of transmission and will vary by provider.
Travel around the area: You can still travel in an area with a local lockdown, however you are required by law to wear a face shield on public transportation and in closed areas of hubs such as bus and train stations. Failure to do so could result in a fine.
Low-contact methods of transportation, such as walking and biking, are highly recommended.
You should try not to share a car with people outside your home or bubble.
Travel outside the area and holidays: You can travel to meet people regardless of the distance. You can use public transportation, but you should consider biking, walking, or driving whenever possible. Day trips to open spaces outside are allowed. You must take hygiene and safety precautions if you use the services on the road. You should practice social distancing from others outside your home or bubble of support.
You can spend the night away from where you live. This includes spending the night in a second residence, hotels, bed and breakfasts or campsites.
You should only stay overnight in groups of up to two households (anyone in the same support bubble counts as a household) and you should ensure that you maintain social distancing from anyone you do not live with or are not in your support bubble .
If you visit other parts of the UK (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) you must comply at all times with the laws and guidance of decentralized administrations.
Weddings and funerals: As of September 28, weddings will once again be limited to a maximum attendance of 15 people. Funerals will continue to have a maximum attendance of 30 people.
Places of worship: You can still visit places of worship as long as no one mixes within a group of more than six unless they all live together or are within the same support bubble.
Move to another house: Real estate and leasing agents, as well as moving companies, can continue to work, and people looking to move house can continue to visit.
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