Stick to the lockdown rules and we can all come out of this safely
TOP PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIAL URGES EVERYONE TO HELP STOP THE VIRUS SPREADING
A NORTH East Lincolnshire public health official insists people must keep following strict coronavirus rules so the borough can emerge from lockdown safely.
The Director of Public Health, Stephen Pintus, says that while he recognises that people are feeling fed up with restrictions imposed on their lives, it is vital that everyone still sticks to the rules.
He says if people ignore the restrictions in place, the virus will spread.
He said: “It is absolutely vital that the public stick to the rules so that we can come out of this lockdown in the best shape.
“If people ignore the rules and carry on going about their business, the virus will spread and it will do terrible damage.
“I know that we are all quite fed up of this virus and all the rules and restrictions that come with it, but to beat it we must follow the rules for a little longer.
“People of all ages are becoming seriously ill from this virus, and that means more hospital beds taken up with Covid patients, and fewer medical staff and beds or people injured or unwell with other conditions.”
He said people must continue to keep two metres apart from others, wash their hands regularly and to wear a face mask in shops to help prevent this virus from spreading.
He said: “I’m urging local residents to stick to the current lockdown restrictions and follow those three golden rules if you do have to go out.
“We know that as soon as we stop following those rules, the case numbers will shoot up, and we really can’t afford that.
“And if you start to feel unwell with symptoms of Covid-19 – a new continuous cough, a high temperature and a loss of sense of taste or smell – you must self-isolate immediately test.”
To find out more about the rules of the new national lockdown, visit gov.uk
If you have the symptoms of coronavirus, self-isolate immediately and call 119 or visit NHS.UK to book a test.
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