COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 16th October 2020
 Government guidance
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Please keep up to date with the COVID-19 restrictions in your area by using the government postcode look up system here.
New rules for Barrow as area confirmed high risk for COVID-19
Following an announcement by the Secretary of State Matt Hancock this morning, the Barrow Borough Council area has been moved from medium to high risk on the national COVID-19 risk rating system.
The change means that is now illegal to meet indoors with people outside of your own household or bubble. Outdoors the ‘Rule of Six’ remains unchanged. The new restrictions will be reviewed after 14 days.
The announcement follows a request from the county’s Area Outbreak Board last week for additional restrictions to be imposed due to the rapidly increasing rate of infection in the area. The latest infection rate data shows Barrow with 292 cases per 100,000 (compared to an England average of 160).
Full details of the new restrictions can be found at GOV.UK/coronavirus
Stewart Young, Leader of Cumbria County Council and Chair of the Area Outbreak Board, said:
“This is the right decision and ideally would have come sooner. The infection rate in Barrow is continuing to rise and it is so important that people follow the new rules which are coming into force. There is an opportunity now to get a grip on the spread of the virus, if we do not then we’ll no doubt see a further increase in the risk level and even more restrictive local lockdown measures. I’d urge everyone to take steps to protect themselves, their families and the community.”
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Councillor Ann Thomson, the leader of Barrow Borough Council, said:
"The number of infections has continued to grow across Barrow since the request for action from the government was made last week.
"We are in an extremely concerning situation. Coronavirus is a deadly virus and lives are at stake.
"It's crucial that every one of us follows the rules to limit its spread and to protect our loved ones, families, friends, neighbours and communities."
A public communications campaign will now be launched to ensure awareness of the new rules.
Matt Saunders, Consultant in Public Health at Cumbria County Council, said:
“If everyone follows the new rules it can make a difference, preventing further disruption, illness and deaths. But we all have to act now and take responsible and sensible steps to reduce the risk of spreading or catching COVID-19. The new rules are very clear, but generally any steps people can take to limit their social contact and mixing with others, alongside wearing masks in enclosed public spaces, and outdoors if it’s busy, and washing hands regularly will have an impact.”
Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery said:
“With the elevation of the Barrow area into Tier 2 status, a number of different restrictions will come into place. We ask everybody to familiarise themselves with these new measures and make sure that they adhere to them.
“Police officers have an important role in ensuring that people comply with the restrictions in order that they can take effect and reduce the number of people suffering from Covid-19. The community in Barrow have been fantastic throughout this difficult year and we hope that we do not have to issue any fixed penalty tickets.
“However, anybody deliberately breaking the regulations can expect to receive a fixed penalty fine. Please help us to suppress the virus now and prevent any further restrictions coming into place.”
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Changes to travel
Keep up to date with guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic below.
Domestic Abuse live surgeries
This week we have once again been joined by partner agencies in answering any questions that you may have relating to domestic abuse, via our Facebook and Instagram pages during our live surgeries.
This week we have focused on DA amongst BAME.
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Local officers support local Kick Start programme during hate crime week
Local officers involved in the Inspiring Barrow; Kickstart Programme are promoting the work of year 8 children as part of their poster campaign. The poster campaign is a community driven project designed by the children to address issues that are affecting young people in the Furness area
The Kickstart Programme is designed to work with children who have been identified by the school to be in need of assistance in improving self-confidence, communication skills, improved self-efficacy, self- esteem and team- work.
Inspiring Barrow run sessions over the academic year in after- school working with 15 primary schools and five secondary schools with school years 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Children attending schools from Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston have designed a number of posters which have been produced by local company Oxley Development LTD. With the help of their graphic design department. The school children’s overarching theme was ‘Everyone is different’ covering a range of issues such as hate crime, disability, sexuality and body image.
The posters are being shared locally by officers and wider by the constabulary as they shine the spotlight on the unseen work by the force and partners around hate crime during Hate Crime Awareness week.
David Cassidy who runs the sessions said: “The Children were very passionate about getting their message across and worked collaboratively together to create these posters, we are pleased to be able to facilitate their ideas and see the posters used within the community to help get the message across to others!”
Sergeant David Proctor said: “This week the force is supporting Hate Crime Awareness week and highlighting the unseen work that officers do to tackle hate crime.
“During the week we will be working with our partners from the Multi-Cultural Centre and Barrow Borough Council and using these posters and share the message that everyone is different, and that no one should be targeted for who they are and to report it if they are targeted.
“The children have not only covered aspects of hate crime but also highlighted and signposted where people can find support.
“It is brilliant to see that school children have come up with and led on the ideas around these posters with the only input from adults being in publication and printing. It is nice that these posters that have been produced by our local schools to help educate our community to become a better community for all."
In other news...
Criminal behaviour order bans man from entering hometown
Officers in West Cumbria have taken action to stop a man’s serial criminal behaviour in Cleator and Cleator Moor.
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Officers ask public to remain vigilant following scam calls
Officers are asking the public to remain vigilant following a report of a series of scam calls, to members of the public in Cumbria from fraudsters pretending to be police officers.
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Kendal man jailed for role in county lines operation
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Men charged following Wigton arrests
Two men who were arrested on 9 October at a property on King Street, Wigton, have now been charged.
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Reminder issued over Covid rules, with Scottish football fans planning Carlisle visits
Police in Cumbria are offering advice and a reminder that Coronavirus rules are in place after becoming aware of plans by football fans in Scotland to visit pubs and social clubs in the county this weekend.
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Man jailed for breaching sexual harm prevention order
A Penrith man has been jailed for 20 months for breaching the terms of his sexual harm prevention order.
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Whitehaven pub given fine for breach of Covid regulations
A Whitehaven pub has been issued with a £1,000 fine for a breach of Coronavirus regulations.
Police issued the penalty at The Packhorse in Lowther Street on Tuesday after it failed to close at 10pm.
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Child Criminal Exploitation - what are the signs?
As part of the 'It's Not Ok' campaign launched this month (October 2020) to tackle Child Exploitation in Cumbria, set up by Cumbria Children's Safeguarding Partnership and the NSPCC, the campaign will initially be focusing on 'Child Criminal Exploitation'.
To view the full story click here.
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CCTV images released in Penrith violent disorder investigation
Detectives investigating a violent disorder incident in Penrith have released CCTV images as part of efforts to identify two suspects.
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