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The government says coronavirus rates are rising faster in Nottinghamshire than in other parts of England.
The city of Nottingham now has the highest weekly rate of new Covid-19 cases in the country after more than 2,200 cases were recorded in the city in a week.
A government spokesman said it was working with local leaders and experts to “agree on the best way to suppress the virus locally.”
He said: “We are seeing an increase in coronavirus cases across the country, but rates are increasing faster in Nottingham and the surrounding county than in other parts of England.
“It is vital that everyone in the area follow the advice of the local authority, practice social distancing, cover their faces when necessary, and get tested for symptoms.
“We are constantly monitoring the data in Nottinghamshire and in light of increasing cases, we are working hard with local leaders and public health experts to agree on the best way to suppress the virus locally, and the local authority has everything. our endorsement and support “.
A total of 2,294 new cases were registered in the seven days to October 5, the new data shows, the equivalent of 689.1 cases per 100,000 people.
It represents a huge jump from 407 new cases in the previous seven days (the week to September 28), or 122.3 per 100,000 people.
Nottingham is also well ahead of the area with the second highest rate, Knowsley, which now has 601.2 cases per 100,000 residents.
All figures are based on Public Health England data released on Thursday afternoon (October 8).
It comes after leaked government documents revealed when new local restrictions are expected to be introduced in Nottinghamshire.
The documents state that the government is expected to announce the new local restrictions on Monday, October 12, which will take effect from Wednesday, October 14.
The entire county and city of Nottingham would enter ‘Level Two’ of a new traffic light system for local closures to be announced next week.
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The documents, which have been sent by the government to important city and county personalities, show that people can still go on vacation outside of their area, but they should only do so with people they live with or have trained with. a bubble of support. .
In addition, they say that they will not be allowed to meet people from other households in private homes.
Visits to indoor hospitality, leisure and retail settings will be limited to one home, meaning that two households should not meet in these settings unless those two households are in a supportive bubble.
However, Nottingham City Council expected the restrictions to be announced earlier.
The authority’s leader, Councilor David Mellen, said: “We have seen the number of cases go from below the national average a few weeks ago to now the highest in the country, which is deeply concerning.
“It makes the government’s position even more questionable, with the change from a plan to introduce additional restrictions this week to not doing so until the middle of next week.”
“This makes absolutely no sense when the numbers have grown so dramatically here in such a short time.
“It is clear that strict and urgent interventions are needed, rather than waiting until next week.
“Worse than that, the delay leaves this weekend open to possible abuse of existing rules, which could result in more Covid cases in our city.
“We need people to stop and think for themselves, if the government is not going to take the action it should on behalf of the people of Nottingham.
“We need them to stay home and not mix with other households, rather than be tempted to go out one last time before additional regulations go into effect.
“Everyone has a responsibility to themselves, to those around them, and to their loved ones. For the love of God, help stop the spread of this virus. If you are not taking active steps to be part of the solution, then part of the problem facing our city ”.
Alex Norris, Labor and Cooperative MP for Nottingham North, the shadow minister of Public Health, added: “The sharp rise in infections is very concerning.
“It is even more puzzling that the government is delaying tighter restrictions until next week. They have lost control of the virus and are too slow to help Nottingham. We must take responsibility to protect each other without mixing households.”
Outside the city, cases are also increasing in Nottinghamshire, although at a less significant rate than in the city. A total of 366 cases were recorded across the county in the 24 hours to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 8. This compares with 757 cases recorded during the same period in the city of Nottingham.
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