No change in government restrictions across Bradford District

    The Government has announced today (14 August) that the precautionary measures they introduced at midnight on 31 July 2020 for a number of areas in the North West of England and parts of West Yorkshire, including the Bradford District, will continue to remain in place. So there is no change for Bradford district this week.

    The full details of the precautionary measures which remain in place are available on the Government’s website

    This means that residents in our district must not:

    • meet people you do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where you have formed a support bubble (or for other limited exemptions to be specified in law).
    • visit someone else’s home or garden even if they live outside of the affected areas.
    • socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues – such as pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions. You may attend these venues with people you live with (or are in a support bubble with), but should avoid interaction with others. If you run such a business, you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidance.

    In addition, the following premises in our district must continue to remain closed by law:

    • indoor gyms
    • indoor fitness and dance studios
    • indoor sports courts and facilities
    • indoor swimming pools, including indoor facilities at water parks

    The Council is advising those that those who are vulnerable to continue to protect themselves and not take any unnecessary risk. 

    If vulnerable people continue to stay home, they can use the support options that are already in place. The Council will continue to offer support through the 01274 431000 number for those who are unable to leave the house.

    • If you need medication you should ask someone to get this for you, who can leave it outside your house in a safe place.
    • If you need personal support with your daily needs, like getting out of bed, or getting a shower then this support will carry on.
    • Priority shopping slots will still be available so people are advised to continue to use these.

    The Council is urging that everyone across the district continues to follows our Covid Code:

    • Keep your distance: Keep at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you don’t live with.
    • Face coverings: Always wear a face covering when in a shop, on public transport and when you can’t follow the 2 metre rule
    • Hygiene is key: Wash your hands with soap and warm water often.
    • No handshake, no hugs, hands off: Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
    • Think of others: Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
    • Get tested: If you have a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss/change in your sense of taste or smell.
    • Stay safe: Do not meet people you do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where you have formed a support bubble.
    • Do not visit: someone else’s home or garden even if they live outside of the District.
    • Stay indoors: Isolate at home for 10 days if you have symptoms and 14 days if you live with someone who has symptoms.
    • No events: Do not socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues.
    • Don't spit: if you are infected, spitting will increase the chance of the virus and other germs spreading.
    • Take care of yourself: GPs, hospitals and other services are #StillHereToHelp

    Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, said: 

    “We know these restrictions are challenging for people and businesses in our district. But it is right that the Government has kept them in place as we know we must do all we can to bring infection rates down. I am grateful to all those people across our district are following these restrictions despite the inconvenience they bring, and by doing so are helping us to fight the virus. 

    “I want to thank all the staff and volunteers from all the agencies involved for the tremendous efforts that are being made to tackle infection rates. A huge amount has been done both in terms of increasing testing and reinforcing the messages that we need to stay safe and protect ourselves, our families and our communities.

    “We will continue to work with our partners as hard as we can, but it is really important that everyone plays their part. I urge everyone to make sure they follow all the steps the Government has outlined and which we have in our Covid Code. We all need to help in this effort so that our district doesn’t go into a local lockdown.”

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