Enjoy freedoms, but stay careful
From Monday, the next step in the easing of restrictions will see pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants able to serve customers indoors. Indoor venues such as cinemas and children’s play areas will be able to open, as will hotels, hostels and B&Bs. Indoor adult groups sports and exercise classes will return. At the same time, restrictions
The county’s residents are being encouraged to enjoy the further freedoms that the next step in the lifting of restrictions will bring – but are reminded that the Covid-19 virus is still with us, so we all need to carry on being careful.
North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health, Louise Wallace, said: “It’s a positive sign that we are seeing low infection rates in the county, and no doubt we’re all rightly looking forward to the further relaxation of restrictions.
“The chance to see family and friends in our own homes and to seize more opportunities to socialise and to enjoy entertainment is welcome as summer beckons after a long winter and chilly spring.
“But while we take advantage of the progress that has enabled us to reach this on meeting outdoors will be lifted, although gatherings of more than 30 people will remain illegal. Indoors, the Rule of Six or two households will apply. Up to 30 people will be able to attend weddings, receptions, wakes and funerals and other significant life events, including bar mitzvahs and christenings. point, we must not become complacent. Please continue to be careful and cautious.
“We have come such a long way since the peak of cases over the winter and the effort of everybody in keeping our friends, our families and our communities safe from the virus has made a difference.
“As we continue to move along the road map, getting vaccinated is an essential part of this. Please do take up your opportunity to be vaccinated when it is your turn, and please do get both doses.
“Continue to be considerate and do the right thing by looking after yourself and by practising hands, face, space and fresh air.”
Please do take up your “opportunity to be vaccinated when it is your turn