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What is the three-tier system and how will it work?
It is understood that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil a new three-tier lockdown system for England on Monday in a fresh attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus, as cases rise and scientists warn that the capacity of the NHS will be expanded in a few weeks. possibly days, in some parts of the country.
All details of the plan are based solely on leaks to the media over the last week, including a document dated September 30 that was seen by The Guardian.
The draft traffic light style plan is designed to simplify the current patchwork of localized restrictions, which apply to about a quarter of the UK.
Here we take a look at what might be in store for the country before the details are confirmed on Monday.
How will the level of a region be determined?
Reportedly, the tier system will be determined by the rate of infection, although the rate of increase could be an important factor, as well as the total number of cases.
Several reports suggest that the infection rate for level 1, which would have the least restrictions, could be less than 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants of the population.
Level 2 will then be activated when the cases exceed 100 per 100,000 people.
The most severe level, Level 3, which would see the greatest number of restrictions implemented, would occur when Level 2 measures have failed to reduce transmission.
In the seven days to October 8, Nottingham had the highest rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in England at 734 per 100,000, followed by Knowsley in Merseyside (572), Liverpool (528), Newcastle upon Tyne (487) and Manchester (427). . Places with fewer than 100 cases per 100,000 in that period included the city of Bristol (97), Cambridgeshire (51) Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly (27).
What might the levels mean for social contact?
In Tier 1, Residents might expect restrictions to reflect existing national measures, including the rule of six, meaning no more than six people are allowed to gather indoors or outdoors.
At this level, weddings and civil society services and ceremonies could have up to 15 attendees, while funerals are likely to only have 30 attendees.
Organized sport would only be allowed outdoors.
In Level 2, restrictions increase. This would likely spell the end of households being able to blend into private dwellings, including gardens, unless a support bubble has formed according to established guidelines.
The ban on mixing households would extend to hospitality, entertainment and retail settings.
It is also likely that at level 2, people will only be advised to visit nursing homes in exceptional circumstances. However, people might be allowed to vacation outside of their area, but only with people they live with or have formed a bubble of support with.
Weddings may be allowed to have 15 attendees, but receptions may be prohibited, while funerals may have an attendance limit of 15 attendees.
In Level 3, the most severe restrictions would apply and no social contact with another household would be seen in any setting, even outdoors. There may also be restrictions on overnight stays away from home.
However, places of worship would remain open and there are reportedly currently no plans to close schools at either level.
What could the levels mean for companies?
In Tier 1, It is expected that all sectors that are authorized to open by law can remain that way as long as they comply with the Covid-19 safe guide.
Face coverings and / or screens will be mandatory for all indoor hospitality workers and customers, except when seated.
Curfews during business hours would be maintained and entertainment venues would be closed between 10 pm and 5 am Food and beverage venues would remain table service only.
Government advice on working from home whenever possible will continue.
There have been few reports on how Level 2 It may differ for businesses, but additional restrictions on social contact at this level (no household mix) would extend to hospitality and retail settings.
In Level 3, It has been reported that hospitality and leisure businesses could be shut down completely.
