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The people of Nottinghamshire have been told to follow stricter guidelines in an attempt to stop the rising rate of coronavirus infections across the county, under urgent new advice covering the entire county.
Starting Wednesday (October 7), people across the county are being asked not to mix indoors with other homes.
On Tuesday it was announced that the city of Nottingham was expected to see the introduction of a new government restriction by the end of the week.
But now it has been confirmed that all of Nottinghamshire could also see the introduction of local lockdown restrictions.
Local officials say the government’s threshold for concerns is currently 80 per 100,000. Therefore, all county districts and municipalities are likely to be subject to additional restrictions and measures.
The government is expected to announce tougher restrictions for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire later this week, which could include measures similar to those in place in other parts of the country where movements are restricted.
The latest daily coronavirus figures revealed more than 400 cases were recorded on Tuesday (October 6) across the county in just 24 hours.
The infection rate for Nottinghamshire County is 106 per 100,000 inhabitants, along with the significant infection rate in Nottingham city limits, which is over 400 per 100,000.
Nottinghamshire Director of Public Health Jonathan Gribbin said: “Covid-19 does not recognize geographic boundaries, so we must join with our partner local authorities to do everything we can to combat this virus in all of our communities.
“The rapid and sustained increase in the number of positive cases is a serious cause for concern and the very dramatic rates in the city are a clear sign that action is needed now across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.”
“Now we must ask all residents to do their bit and not mix indoors with people from other homes.
“It is essential that if you have symptoms of Covid-19 – high temperature, continuous cough or loss of taste or smell – you isolate yourself immediately and book a test by calling 119 or online at gov.uk.
“Do not go to the ER or call your GP for a test.
“And I fully support the calls by Nottingham’s director of public health to strongly advise people, anywhere in Nottinghamshire, to stay in their social bubbles and not mix in their homes with people from other households.
“Despite the efforts of our best scientists, the fact is that there is currently no vaccine for COVID-19.
“The best way to suppress the spread of the virus is in all of our hands.
(Image: Joseph Raynor / Nottingham Post)
“This is accomplished by effective hand washing, wearing a face cover where necessary, and maintaining a distance of at least two meters when possible. Get tested if you have symptoms, then isolate yourself and follow advice when give the results. “
All Nottinghamshire authorities are calling on the public to act now.
The government’s threshold of concern is currently 80 per 100,000.
Nottinghamshire County Council Leader Councilor Kay Cutts (MBE) said: “We recognize how challenging these restrictions are to our freedoms in everyday life, but we ask that you do not wait until the government directs you to take action. now and do everything you can to fight the virus in our communities.
“If we want to see a return to normal life; To see our families again, to see our businesses flourish again, we must act now.
“No group is responsible for the spread of this virus. It is circulating in all of our communities and it is up to each and every individual to take steps to stop its spread.”
Nottinghamshire County Council Adult Social Care Director Melanie Brooks said: “We are advising nursing homes to restrict visitation to exceptional circumstances only.
“We thank caregivers and family members for their patience as we work to protect those most at risk of the adverse consequences of Covid-19.
“Please contact the nursing homes to inquire about their specific restrictions prior to your visit. We appreciate how difficult these new restrictions will be, but we must prioritize the safety of our residents and workforce.”
The most recent seven-day rate of new coronavirus cases, recorded through October 3, has shown a rate of 162.8 in Rushcliffe per 100,000 people, with 194 cases, an increase from the 56 reported the week. previous.
Meanwhile, during the seven-day period in question, there was a rate of 149.1 in Broxtowe and 170 cases, compared to a rate of 57.9 and 66 previously recorded cases.
Worrisome increases have also been recorded in Newark, Mansfield, Gedling, Ashfield and Bassetlaw.
Rushcliffe City Council Leader Councilor Simon Robinson said: “It is imperative that Rushcliffe residents, in line with all of Nottinghamshire, do their part to stop the spread of the virus by not mixing indoors with people from other homes.
“We know the sacrifices that many people have made and continue to make that affect their freedom, but we must continue to follow all the guidelines so that we can do what is necessary to protect us all.
The county council’s announcement follows similar advice issued by Nottingham City Council this week.
Tighter restrictions are expected to halt the “worrying” rise in coronavirus cases in Nottingham “on or before Friday,” the city’s public health director said.
The substantial increase in cases in recent days has meant that the city’s infection rate has soared to one of the highest in the country.
Nottingham’s rate has risen above Leicester, Leeds and Birmingham, all areas that are in local blocks of different levels.
The government is expected to introduce stricter rules in Nottingham later this week, similar to those introduced in other cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.
Before that, the city council has also asked people to take urgent measures now not to mix indoors with people from other households.
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