You can watch Matthew Hudson's report here. The Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, this afternoon announced the highest level of restrictions would be placed on neighbouring towns in Hertfordshire and London. The government has announced these areas, currently in tier two, will be tier three from 00:01 GMT on Saturday. I've told my grandchildren that when this is over they owe me thousands of hugs.". With rates of coronavirus infection soaring, measures are needed to slow down and reduce its transmission. Find out more about closed centres; 27 April. In the North, the new areas that will soon have a 'high' alert level are: East Riding of Yorkshire. Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Notice. At present the town remains in tier one of the government's new three-tier system. Only the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall, is in the looser Tier 2 Luton Council is not responsible for the content of external internet sites which may open in a separate window. "Admissions to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital are increasing and tragically we have experienced Covid-19 related deaths for the first time in a number of weeks. It is very hard and not to have a hug has been terrible. Total Wellbeing supports people living in Luton who want to improve their physical and emotional health. "It is a stark reminder of the deadly nature of the virus and the danger we are all facing. You would think they would have a little bit more sense. As of last week Luton's weekly rate of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people was over 160, almost the highest in the region. Video, The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals, The man who took the world on an adventure. Infections are continuing to rise across the town, with a hugely worrying increase in confirmed positive cases in the over 60s who are much more vulnerable to the disease. The council has urged everybody in Luton to voluntarily place themselves under tighter restrictions than demanded by the government. The news was confirmed by the leader of the borough council Hazel Simmons and Lucy Hubber, the town's interim Director of Public Health. Reluctantly, due to the evidence, we have accepted the position of moving up to tier 2. 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. "Luton is ethnically diverse and, as a British Asian, I think we tend to be set in our ways, especially our elders, when it comes to things like social distancing and wearing masks. Decisions on which area goes into which tier are primarily based on 5 key epidemiological indicators: case detection rates in all age groups; case detection rates in the over-60s COVID-19 rapid tests are now available to collect from The Mall. She has not been inside a shop and the only visits she has had have been from close family and a handful of friends, who have usually conversed with her from the end of her garden. The Tier 4 rules come into effect from Sunday 20 December 2020. Gerry Taylor, Luton's director of public health, said unless cases started coming down, it was "quite likely" the town would be put in tier two by central government. Council leaders want to keep it that way. Local leaders had hoped to avoid extra restrictions by asking people to act as if they were in tier 2. "The council takes a lot of flack from businesses and people in general, but it is good to see they are doing a lot of positive work for the community and I think the message is sinking in," he said. "My own father is now wearing a mask and gloves which I could not have imagined him doing at the start of the outbreak. Luton will move to Tier 2 "High" Covid alert level from Saturday following a spike in cases in the town. VideoThe 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping Covid patients. Strikes on Gaza claim more lives ahead of UN meeting, Vaccine passports inevitable, says airport boss, 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'. That is now the highest rate in any district in Essex but the area is still under Tier 1 restrictions while the rest of the county is under stricter Teir 2 measures. The further restrictions will take effect on Saturday, 31st of October. In Luton the rate dipped by 4.3 per cent from 53.7 to 51.4 per 100,000. Council leader Hazel Simmons said she knew the request would be a bitter pill to swallow for many, especially as it came just before school half term, but it was a "health crisis". If people need to travel they should walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead to avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Parts of the Midlands and Yorkshire as well as Luton and Oxford will move into Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions from 12.01am on Saturday. Tuesday, 15th December 2020, 3:37 pm. Luton and all of Bedfordshire will be in Tier 2 when the national lockdown ends on December 2. anyone they don’t live with (unless they are part of your support bubble or essential carers). 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. Luton and all of Bedfordshire will be in Tier 2 when the national lockdown ends on December 2. Luton will move to Tier 2 "High" Covid alert level from Saturday following a spike in cases in the town. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. We are continuing to support people during the COVID-19 pandemic and accepting new referrals. The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk. VideoThe man who took the world on an adventure, Lost languages: 'I couldn't talk to my grandmother', The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping Covid patients. Latest issue of e-Luton Call us now on 0300 555 4152 or by email at [email protected]. Luton Borough Council have also announced they have agreed with the government that there will be a review every 14 days on whether the town can move back down to the tier 1 Medium level if case number increases can be stopped. Reluctantly, due to the evidence, we have accepted the position of moving up to tier 2. Kingston upon Hull. Luton fans were given hope that they will still be able to attend football matches after Bedfordshire was not placed into Tier 3 Coronavirus restrictions. "It has never been more than six at a time - we have not been able to meet up as a family. Competency tier 3 indicates that, as well as level 2 competencies, you will have additional skills and experience to help children whose needs are significantly more complex and challenging than at level 2. "While Luton’s infection rates are still lower than some areas of the country, the current trajectory makes it clear that action is needed now in order to contain the spread of the virus. Two COVID-19 standard (PCR) testing centres in Luton: Hockwell and Bury Park will be closed on 6 May only, due to elections. Foster carers at this level will have managed at least one placement that has involved very challenging behaviour or complex additional needs. New areas across England, including Oxford City, Luton and Dudley, will move into tier 2 level Covid restrictions this weekend, the government has announced. Is Luton the 'way forward' in the Covid-19 battle? Tier 4 Restrictions for London, Bedfordshire and Luton. "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. People living in London, Bedfordshire and Luton will be subject to new restrictions on their movement and activity. After infection rates surged, the council is now urging residents to voluntarily follow tighter restrictions. By The Newsroom. I think guidelines now say before you are considered for surgery you have to go through tier 3, which is basically trying to get people to lose weight without surgery. Luton was 12th on the list, with the rate having gone down from 31.8 to 24.8. Mrs Bottoms, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has been shielding since the pandemic first rose its head in the UK back in March. "Nobody wants to be told what to do but if we don't all work together it will only get worse. Luton has a population of about 214,100 and a rich industrial heritage in car manufacturing and hat-making. Updated levels information to reflect change in self-isolation period from 14 days to 10 days. 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. Find out more about rapid tests; 23 April. © 2021 BBC. They also confirmed that the move was a joint decision between local leaders and the Joint Biosecurity Centre, which monitors infection levels across England. 4 Dec 2020 . Luton to be placed under to ‘High’ COVID alert level Download the Tier 2 poster by clicking HERE or on the image below The government has announced that Luton will be placed under COVID alert level ‘High’ – often referred to as Tier 2 - from Wednesday, 2 December at 12.01am, as … ", Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subject to your GP referral criteria, you can choose to participate in our Tier 3 programme at this hospital or through a provider in your local area. The new lockdown - the third time a national shutdown has been introduced - is expected to last until the middle of February. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 8 Dec 2020 . Updated levels information following weekly review of allocations. Only the Isles of Scilly, with a population of just over 2,200 people, will be in Tier 1. The epidemiology indicators remain too high for allocation to Tier 1 but are not currently at the level to justify Tier 3. The town's 214,000 residents are now being asked to pull together once again after the rate of infection rose from 87 to 138 per 100,000 people in the past week. North East Lincolnshire. 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. It is not just about protecting yourself, it is about protecting and caring about the people around you.". 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. Earlier on Thursday, it … 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. The Government has published the full list of every area in England with its latest tier level after changes announced by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. While Luton’s infection rates are still lower than some areas of the country, the current trajectory makes it clear that action is needed now in order to contain the spread of the virus. North Lincolnshire. How are they reacting? Two thirds of England's population is now in Tier 4, with the remainder living in Tier 3 lockdowns. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Luton as the "way forward for the entire country" just a few weeks ago, as Covid-19 cases there fell and local restrictions were lifted. 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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. 4 Dec 2020 We have had confirmation today that Luton will move into the government’s ‘HIGH-ALERT’ level, with new restrictions introduced after a continued surge in Covid-19 cases. It just goes to show that the message is really getting through. There's normally a tier 1- 4 system. "Covid-19 cases are rising dramatically - so much so that the town now has the highest number in the whole of the Eastern region, she said. The move has been welcomed by Usman Ayub, who works at his family butchers, Luton Halal. They added that admissions to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital are rising along with Covid-19 related deaths in our communities. The public are being asked to follow the new rules, which replaces the tier system. The new tier 2 High Covid alert level rules will apply from 2 December. Watch here to see an interview with Director of Public Health Lucy Hubber on Luton moving to Tier 2 "High Alert" Covid Level. Why have coronavirus cases spiked in Corby? Council leaders want to keep it that way. Video, The man who took the world on an adventure, The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping Covid patients. "The reason I think for the success of Luton is that local people pulled together to depress the virus," Mr Johnson told the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions at the end of September. The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. Council leaders want to keep it that way. If cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, even harsher restrictions will follow.”. "I don't think everybody is following the rules," she said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It all depends on the individual though. Moment of truth for Luton as 5 key factors will decide whether borough moves into Tier 3 Luton is currently in Tier 2 — but Wednesday's review could see us pushed into a 'very high risk' level. We will update all of our supporters as the situation comes under review again, with the planned rotations for the three bands of season ticket holders applying from the next fixture at which we are able to welcome fans back, if current levels of 2,000 for Tier 2 continue. At present the town remains in tier one of the government's new three-tier system. "I've seen children in large groups out and about not wearing masks. 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