Your World of Legal Intelligence
 United Kingdom | +44 (0) 20 7284 8080

We need to 'double our efforts' to stop the virus spreading

Document Cited in Related
Vincent
Date22 December 2020
Published date22 December 2020
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Millions of people living in the South East of England were plunged into Tier 4 restrictions over the weekend following the rapid spread of a new strain.

The Christmas "bubble" policy - allowing up to three households to meet up over the holiday period - was also severely curtailed and now only applies to Christmas Day.

The decision came after scientists concluded that the mutant strain of the virus identified by Public Health England - known as VUI2020/01 - was spreading more quickly.

Alice Wiseman, director of public health, at Gateshead Council, said that the short-notice decision would have a big impact on local families.

She said: "I know this news will be a huge disappointment to so many people in the North East.

"To make this decision so close to Christmas will have a huge impact on our residents, many of whom will have made plans to share Christmas with family, friends and loved ones."

However, she said that the council had concerns about the Government's plans to ease restrictions. She continued: "We have always been extremely concerned about the five-day easing of restrictions and the impact that that would have on rising cases in the New Year."

Ms Wiseman warned that people must now "double their efforts" with social distancing. She added: "The news of the new variant, and...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT