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The new high-level alert restrictions are in effect in Nottinghamshire as of today (Wednesday 14th October.
All city and county homes and businesses are subject to the same Level 2 local lockdown restrictions after cases spiked across the county in the last week.
The city of Nottingham has been particularly hard hit by the recent increase, with the surge in cases causing Nottingham to have the highest rate of new infections last week.
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that all of Nottinghamshire would be subject to new local restrictions.
Level 2 restrictions are being introduced in areas p with a higher level of infections.
In addition to the recent mid-level restrictions the nation has become accustomed to, the government is imposing the following restrictions across Nottinghamshire as of Wednesday 14th October:
- you should not socialize with anyone outside your home or support the bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
- You must not socialize in a group of more than 6 outdoors, including in a garden or other spaces such as beaches or parks (except where specific exemptions apply by law)
- Businesses and places can continue to operate, in a Covid-safe manner, except those that remain closed by law.
- Certain businesses must ensure that customers only consume food and beverages while seated, and must close between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Businesses and places that sell food for off-site consumption can continue to do so after 10pm, as long as it is through the delivery, click and collect or drive-through service.
- schools, universities and places of worship remain open
- weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees
- exercise classes and organized sports can continue to take place outdoors. These will only be allowed indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with or do not share a bubble of support with, or for youth or disabled sports.
- you can continue to travel to places or services that are open, for work or to access education, but you should seek to reduce the amount of travel you take when possible
You must:
- Wear a face cover in those areas where this is required
You must continue:
- follow the rules of social distancing
- work from home where you can do it effectively
- walk or bike whenever possible, or plan ahead and avoid rush hours and public transportation routes
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