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London faces Tier 2 restrictions after lockdown ends

The government have established the new tier systems for England once the Lockdown ends December 2nd. 

In the new information published this morning, the government website details which areas can be expected to be in each tier, with only three to be categorised as tier 1 when the lockdown ends.

Key areas such as London, Liverpool, Essex and York will enter into tier 2, while Birmingham and Manchester will be categorised as tier 3 once the lockdown ends.

You can find out your local area’s tier here.

Areas have been placed in their respective tiers based on five key factors:

  • Covid-19 rates in all ages
  • Covid-19 rates in over 60s
  • The rates at which cases are either falling or rising
  • The number of positive cases in relation to the number of tests taken
  • The pressure on the NHS

What are the new tier system restrictions? 

Image by Leah Trimmer

Tier 1

  • The rule of six is applied to both meeting inside and outside
  • Businesses and venues are permitted to remain open but most operate in a COVID-safe way

Tier 2

  • Socialising indoors must not occur outside of your household or bubble
  • You must not socialise in groups greater than six while outside or in public places
  • Pubs and bars are expected to close unless they also serve as a restaurant

Tier 3

  • Socialising inside must not occur outside of your household or bubble
  • You must not socialise in groups greater than six while outside or in public places
  • Pubs, bars and restaurants must close unless providing takeaways

Words: Leah Trimmer | Subbing: Sara Varga

Voice of London

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