COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 27th November 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 27th November 2020


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Restrictions are under regular review by the government. Please find below some useful links to help you and your family stay safe:

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What you can and can’t do Face Coverings
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local Communities Accessing green spaces safely

Tier 2

Cumbria to move into COVID-19 High Alert status from Wednesday

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The Government has announced that Cumbria will move into Tier 2 of the new COVID-19 restrictions classification system from 00:01 on 2 December. Tier 2 areas are classed as High Alert for COVID-19.

Under the new restriction level groups of up to six people will be permitted to meet outdoors, but there must be no mixing of households indoors. Education settings remain open and pubs and bars must close unless operating as restaurants.

While the easing of lockdown restrictions is welcomed, Cumbrians are being urged not to forget the basic ways they can help keep themselves safe and avoid spreading infection - maintain social distancing, wear a face covering, and wash hands regularly.

 Decisions on tiers are made by Government ministers informed by the following factors: 

  • Case detection rate (in all age groups and, in particular, amongst the over 60s);
  • How quickly case rates are rising or falling;
  • Positivity in the general population;
  • Pressure on the NHS - including current and projected (3-4 weeks out) NHS capacity - including admissions, general/acute/ICU bed occupancy, staff absences; and
  • Local context and exceptional circumstances such as a local but contained outbreak.

If these indicators are not improving, an area may be moved up a tier and if the trajectory improves, the area may move to a lower tier.

Full details of the new restrictions can be found by clicking here. The area’s status will be reviewed after 14 days.


Cllr Stewart Young, Leader of Cumbria County Council, said:

“Although there has been no consultation with Council Leaders this time round, at least we now know that the whole County is going to be in the new, tougher Tier 2. This will not be easy, especially as it is likely that restrictions will continue until well into next year, but I would urge everyone to follow the new rules in order to slow the spread of the virus, and reduce the pressure on our health and social care services.”

Cumbria’s Director of Public Health Colin Cox, said:

“The very latest data, up to Tuesday this week, indicates that the number of new infections is now reducing in all parts of the county which is very welcome and shows that it is possible to slow the spread of this virus. 

“That said, the infection rate is still higher than we would wish it to be and we expected that the county would be placed in Tier 2. If restrictions were relaxed further there is little doubt we would see infections begin to rise again rapidly. Only in this last week of lockdown have we started to see some reduction in the number of people in hospital, which is very positive, but our hospitals remain under intense pressure and it is simply not sustainable for numbers in hospital to remain at these levels, let alone increase further. “The new restrictions do provide more scope for people to have social contact outside the home and that is very welcome. However, I would encourage people to stay switched on to the risks.  Keep doing all the simple things - maintain social distancing, wear face coverings and wash hands - if we all do this then we can hopefully sustain the reduction in new infections.”

To read the full story click here.


Please keep up to date with the COVID-19 restrictions in your area by using the government postcode look up system here.


UK-wide Christmas arrangements agreed by the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations

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The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have agreed on joint arrangements for an easing of social restrictions that will allow friends and loved ones to reunite over the Christmas period.

All four parts of the UK have signed off an aligned approach allowing up to three households to form a ‘Christmas bubble’ from December 23 to 27.

Individuals will also be able to travel between tiers and across the whole of the UK without restriction within the five-day period, for the purposes of meeting with their bubble. Those travelling to and from Northern Ireland will be permitted to travel an additional day either side.

The approach was agreed by Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, and the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland during a COBR meeting he chaired this afternoon.

Speaking following the meeting, Mr Gove said:

The UK-wide agreement reached today will offer hope for families and friends who have made many sacrifices over this difficult year.

We know that the Christmas period this year will not be normal, but following constructive discussions between the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations, families and friends will now have the option to meet up in a limited and cautious way across the UK should they wish.

In coming to this agreement, we have listened to scientific and clinical advice on how best to minimise the risk and reach a balanced and workable set of rules that we hope will allow people to spend time together at this important time of year.

Each administration will clarify their own rules on support bubbles and extended households in due course. In England, support bubbles will continue to be counted as one household.

Christmas bubbles will be able to gather in private homes, attend places of worship together and meet in outdoor public places. Beyond this, people should continue to follow all other local restrictions in the area. Guidance is being published on Gov.uk.

As part of the agreement, each administration will be reminding households that they should remain alert to the risks still posed by the virus and consider how, where possible, they can celebrate and support more isolated friends and loved ones through alternative approaches such as video calls and meeting outdoors.

When following these new rules, people are reminded to continue to take personal responsibility to limit the spread of the virus and protect loved ones, particularly if they are vulnerable. Forming a bubble for those who are vulnerable or clinically extremely vulnerable carries additional risks.

The four parts of the UK will work together to communicate these new measures across the country and ensure that communities are aware of any variations in approaches.

Details of the new measures can be found by clicking here.

To view the full article click here.


Changes to travel

Keep up to date with guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic below. 


Guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable

The Government has updated guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from coronavirus, in line with the local restriction tier system that will be in place in England from 2 December.

To view the guidance click here.

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Domestic Abuse live surgeries

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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 the impact of lockdown on Domestic Abuse.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the event, asking questions and voting on our polls.

Our next live surgery will be on Wednesday 25th November, over on our Facebook page. If you would like to join us between 3pm - 4pm, you can do so by clicking here.

Whether you are a victim of abuse or are worried about a family member, friend, colleague or neighbour, we are here to help.

In an emergency, always call 999.


In other news...

Police are investigating a serious assault, reported to have occurred in the area of Newland Terrace, Greengate Street, Barrow between 9.30pm and 9.40pm on Nov 23.

To view the full story click here.

Four people were arrested after Barrow police carried out a drugs warrant to address community concerns.

To view the full story click here.

Levi Lowther

Police caught a doorstep fraudster who targeted a vulnerable older man – after installing a covert camera to protect the victim and gather evidence.

To view the full story click here.

On Monday, the 30th of November at 12pm, Cumbria Police and partner agencies are inviting the public to join them for a live online surgery, focused on Rape and Serious Sexual Offences and support services.

The event can be accessed here through the Constabulary’s Facebook page, by joining the event.

To view the full story click here.

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