‘This will not be easy for any of us’
CITY REACHING CRITICAL POINT HEADING INTO WINTER, SAYS CITY COUNCIL LEADER
THE leader of Nottingham City Council says “we are reaching a critical point in managing the spread” of coronavirus as lockdown restrictions look set to be imposed.
Latest figures for Nottingham City show an infection rate of 382 per 100,000 of the population.
And tighter restrictions are expected “on or before Friday”, the city’s public health director has said.
The city is expecting the Government to introduce tougher rules in Nottingham – similar to those introduced in other cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.
Ahead of that, the city council is asking people to take urgent steps now to not mix indoors with people from other households.
Councillor David Mellen, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said it is clear more precautions must be taken.
“It is important to remember that there is no vaccine for Covid-19 at present,” he added.
“Our best defence is to wash our hands, wear a face covering and maintain social distancing.
“It is important to acknowledge that the majority of people are following the correct behaviours and playing their part in keeping our city safe – and we thank them for this.
“However, it is clear from the rate of infection that we must take more precautions. Nobody can afford to be complacent. Everyone needs to ask themselves, ‘am I doing enough to guard against a disease that could harm me, or the person next to me or my loved ones?’
“If not, you need to change your approach and stick rigidly to the rules, if we are to see a reduction in the number of cases that are currently sweeping through our city.
“This will not be easy for any of us. We have been living with Covid-19 in our city and our communities for over eight months.
“Our lives have been restricted, we feel inconvenienced, and we all have worry and anxiety over our health and wellbeing. Some of us, sadly, may have lost loved ones to the virus.
“We are reaching a critical point in managing the spread of the virus as we head towards winter.
“So, we have to keep going. We have to continue to work together by sticking to the rules and following a few important rules and guidelines. This will help to stop the spread of Covid19 in Nottingham.”