The Isle of Wight will move to the highest Tier 4 ‘stay at home’ coronavirus restrictions tomorrow, following an announcement by the government today (Wednesday 30 December). #KeepTheIslandSafe and stay at home.
From 00.01am on 31 December, the Island will move into Tier 4 following a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases just prior to Christmas.
The data shows that the single biggest cause of this rise is from households mixing inappropriately and not following the guidance of Hands, Face and Space at all times. This shows just how much individual behaviours can impact on the spread of the virus and the wellbeing of the whole community which must now be subject to further restrictions.
In Tier 4:
- You must stay at home as much as possible.
- You must not meet anybody from outside your household or support bubble in any indoor setting.
- Groups of six can no longer meet.
- You can meet one person from outside of your household or support bubble outdoors; while maintaining social distancing.
- You can leave home to exercise outdoors.
- People can travel for work only if they cannot work from home.
Non-essential retail must close (click and collect and deliveries can be used), hospitality must remain closed except for takeaway, drive-through or delivery services. Indoor leisure will once again close, as well as personal care, such as hairdressers and barbers.
Full details are available on the new rules can be found on the government website. – www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home
It is also imperative that if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are contacted by NHS test and trace and told to self-isolate; do not leave home except to get a test if you have symptoms.
