I've told my grandchildren that when this is over they owe me thousands of hugs.". In the North, the new areas that will soon have a 'high' alert level are: East Riding of Yorkshire. They added that admissions to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital are rising along with Covid-19 related deaths in our communities. It is not just about protecting yourself, it is about protecting and caring about the people around you.". “That is what worked well in Luton. Video, The man who took the world on an adventure, The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping Covid patients. The new lockdown - the third time a national shutdown has been introduced - is expected to last until the middle of February. 8 Dec 2020 . People living in London, Bedfordshire and Luton will be subject to new restrictions on their movement and activity. At present the town remains in tier one of the government's new three-tier system. Latest issue of e-Luton For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. Only the Isles of Scilly, with a population of just over 2,200 people, will be in Tier 1. Luton and all of Bedfordshire will be in Tier 2 when the national lockdown ends on December 2. Two COVID-19 standard (PCR) testing centres in Luton: Hockwell and Bury Park will be closed on 6 May only, due to elections. Watch our quick explainer to the Government's Covid-19 Alert Levels, In any indoor setting, whether at home or a public place, people must not meet with. Video, The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping Covid patients, 'Flying giant' returning to Ireland after centuries, Tiger's eye saved in 'world first' operation, Israel-Palestinian conflict claims fact-checked, Thousands protest in London over Gaza violence, Covid-19: Infection rates in Beds, Herts, Bucks and Northants. The council has urged everybody in Luton to voluntarily place themselves under tighter restrictions than demanded by the government. 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New areas across England, including Oxford City, Luton and Dudley, will move into tier 2 level Covid restrictions this weekend, the government has announced. Covid rules: What are the new restrictions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland? "It is a stark reminder of the deadly nature of the virus and the danger we are all facing. Luton and all of Bedfordshire will be in Tier 2 when the national lockdown ends on December 2. Initially starting with just three tiers, on December 19, Boris Johnson announced a fourth - and stricter - level would be introduced, with London among those entering into it. Residents across Bedfordshire are being urged to play their part in helping stop the spread of coronavirus after Luton was moved into the government’s ‘High Alert’ level. Kingston upon Hull. VideoThe 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping Covid patients. Council leaders want to keep it that way. The government has announced these areas, currently in tier two, will be tier three from 00:01 GMT on Saturday. Long Covid: What is it, what are the symptoms and what help is there for sufferers? The news was confirmed by the leader of the … © 2021 BBC. Is Luton the 'way forward' in the Covid-19 battle? "I've seen children in large groups out and about not wearing masks. Data on a local level allows local public health teams to lead and work with the community development team which has the contacts to get the message out there. If outdoors, whether in a garden or public outdoor space, people must not meet with people they don’t live with in groups of more than 6. After infection rates surged, the council is now urging residents to voluntarily follow tighter restrictions. In Luton the rate dipped by 4.3 per cent from 53.7 to 51.4 per 100,000. 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"What we are seeing are cases rising across the whole of the town rather than in specific parts of Luton so we are at a real tipping point where we do need to work together and we really need community support to make sure we can halt the increase. COVID-19 rapid tests are now available to collect from The Mall. With rates of coronavirus infection soaring, measures are needed to slow down and reduce its transmission. Residents urged to help stop the spread as Luton enters High Alert tier 30 Oct 2020. Admissions at the L&D are rising, and that means an incredibly tough time for people who are sick, and our fantastic key workers who are trying to nurse them back to health. If people need to travel they should walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead to avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Reluctantly, due to the evidence, we have accepted the position of moving up to tier 2. You would think they would have a little bit more sense. Parts of the Midlands and Yorkshire as well as Luton and Oxford will move into Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions from 12.01am on Saturday. The carer’s registration on any tier level can changed at the time of the carer’s annual review. If cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, even harsher restrictions will follow.”. VideoThe mid-air walkways saving endangered animals, Eurovision 2021: A joint mission to entertain, The simple psychological tricks to mastering any skill, What economists got right (and wrong) about Covid, The man who took the world on an adventure. She said she supported the council's move urging people to go above and beyond the restrictions laid down under the town's current tier rating. "My own father is now wearing a mask and gloves which I could not have imagined him doing at the start of the outbreak. Tier one, which will cover most of the country, means the alert level is set at medium and will consist of the current national measures. 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