Sheffield on brink of extra coronavirus restrictions as infection rate rises

Sheffield is expected to be hit by further Covid restrictions next week in a bid to halt the spread of the virus.
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The move is expected as Sheffield’s latest Covid-19 rate, to October 4, rose to than 300 per 100,000 people.

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Sheffield Council said it is ‘not aware of what the new measures will be and is waiting for a Government announcement to be made’.

Sheffield's director of public health, Greg FellSheffield's director of public health, Greg Fell
Sheffield's director of public health, Greg Fell
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But in advance of the announcement, leaders are said to be ‘planning for all possibilities’, which could include bans on households mixing or further restrictions for hospitality venues.

Director of Public of Health, Greg Fell, said: “Until a formal announcement is made by the Secretary of State, we do not know what extra measures will be put in place to keep our city safe.

“Until this time, my advice to residents is to keep playing your part to combat this dangerous virus which is very much in circulation in our communities.”

He added: “I cannot express this clearly enough; if you have symptoms do not leave home unless it is to get a test, this does not mean that you can go to the shops or the local pub, or visit family and friends: you must isolate.

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“Continue to maintain distance from people outside your household, wear your face covering where required and wash your hands regularly or use hand sanitiser gel.

“Be prepared: we advise people to have medicines and food in case you are contacted by the NHS test and trace system.”

Sheffield Council Leader, Councillor Julie Dore, said: “We must do whatever it takes to stem the spread of the virus in our communities. We cannot achieve this unless we all play our part.

“If this means more stringent measures to protect the public then we do it for as long as it takes to stop this dangerous virus from circulating further.

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“However, we do expect the Government to follow through with the appropriate support packages that will be required to mitigate the financial and economic impact of these measures.

“How long these new measures may last and how much further they may need to go on for in the coming weeks and months, will depend on everyone playing their part.”

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