What measures mean for us...

Parts of West Yorkshire have been placed under stricter lockdown measures.

This is due to a spike in coronavirus cases in the areas of Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the measures at 9.15pm on Thursday, July 30. They came into effect at midnight on Friday, July 31.

This is everything you need to know

Which areas are affected?

■ Bradford

■ Calderdale

■ Kirklees

Why have these areas been put under lockdown?

They have been placed under lockdown due to a rise in confirmed Covid-19 cases.

The government said: “This is in response to an increasing trend in the number of cases per 100,000 people in the area, and data from PHE and the JBC which suggests transmission among households is a key infection pathway in the area.”

What does the lockdown actually entail?

It means people in these areas will not be able to mix with other households in private homes or gardens.

This means you cannot go to the house of someone else you do not live with. You also cannot go in their garden.

Can I still meet indoors with people in my support bubble?

Yes. People who live alone or single parents with dependent children aged under 18 can continue to visit one other household and stay overnight.

They can also visit other public places as if they were one household.

Can I visit people who live outside of the infected area?

No. The government guidance says that people living in Bradford, Calderdale or Kirklees, cannot meet in someone else’s home or garden even if they live outside of the affected areas.

Can I meet people in the pub, restaurants and shops?

People in the affected areas can still go to pubs and to restaurants. However, two households will not be allowed to go together. The guidance states that people should not “socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues”.

It specifies that “indoor public venues” are pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions. The guidance warns people to avoid interaction with others.

What if I run a hospitality business?

The guidance states: “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.”

Can I still meet people outdoors?

You can meet people outdoors in groups of six people, in line with the current national guidance.

People are expected to socially distance.

Can funerals still take place in the lockdown areas?

Yes. Funerals should be limited to no more than 30 people and subject to COVID-19 Secure guidelines.

People living outside the lockdown areas may travel into the areas to attend a funeral.

Can I still go to work in this area?

Yes. People living inside and outside of this area can continue to travel in and out for work.

Can I still visit a place of worship in the lockdown area?

Yes, but you must socially distance from people outside of your household. This means maintaining a distance of 2 metres, or 1 metre with mitigations (e.g. face coverings). We recommend at this time that if possible prayer/religious services take place outdoors.

What businesses will have to close?

Some businesses will have to close by law in Bradford but not in Kirklees or Calderdale.

■ indoor gyms

■ indoor fitness and dance studios

■ indoor sports courts and facilities

■ indoor swimming pools, including indoor facilities at water parks

I live in this area. Can I still go to cafes, restaurants, the gym and other public places?

Yes. But you should only go with members of your own household – even if you are going outside of the restricted area.

I live in the area. Can people from outside of the lockdown area visit me at my house?

No. This will be illegal.

Can I holiday in the lockdownarea,orvisitshops,leisure facilities, or cafes in it?

Yes. However, you must avoid socialising with people indoors when doing so.