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Covid rules: Which areas are under new coronavirus restrictions? Covid rules: Which areas are under new coronavirus restrictions?
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Coronavirus restrictions have been tightened in parts of north-east England, including Sunderland and Newcastle. Coronavirus restrictions are to be tightened in parts of north-west England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands.
They are the latest areas to see extra measures put in place as cases increase.They are the latest areas to see extra measures put in place as cases increase.
How many people are under extra restrictions?How many people are under extra restrictions?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that a second national lockdown would be likely to have "disastrous" financial consequences for the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said a second national lockdown would be likely to have "disastrous" financial consequences for the UK.
However, across the UK, almost 10 million people are currently facing some form of additional restrictions. Across the UK, even before the latest measures were announced, almost 10 million people were living in areas with additional restrictions.
That's roughly one in seven people in the country.That's roughly one in seven people in the country.
This includes:This includes:
In England, all of the restrictions are in the North or the Midlands. Currently, a third of people in the North are facing restrictions.In England, all of the restrictions are in the North or the Midlands. Currently, a third of people in the North are facing restrictions.
Which areas have restrictions?Which areas have restrictions?
You can find out online which places in England, Scotland and Wales have imposed extra restrictions.You can find out online which places in England, Scotland and Wales have imposed extra restrictions.
When are new restrictions introduced in an area?When are new restrictions introduced in an area?
There is no set level of infection that triggers this in a particular place, but if it posts more than 40 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people, it is likely that extra restrictions will be considered.There is no set level of infection that triggers this in a particular place, but if it posts more than 40 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people, it is likely that extra restrictions will be considered.
As of 16 September, Sunderland's rate was 82.1 per 100,000 people, South Tyneside's was 93.4, Gateshead's was 81.7 and Newcastle's was 64.1.As of 16 September, Sunderland's rate was 82.1 per 100,000 people, South Tyneside's was 93.4, Gateshead's was 81.7 and Newcastle's was 64.1.
The number of infections is not the only factor considered.The number of infections is not the only factor considered.
For example, cases in Northampton jumped to 125 per 100,000 in August. But as the rise was almost entirely down to workers at a local factory no restrictions were introduced.For example, cases in Northampton jumped to 125 per 100,000 in August. But as the rise was almost entirely down to workers at a local factory no restrictions were introduced.
Local decision-makers have a framework they can use to decide whether their area should be placed under extra restrictions to protect the public..Local decision-makers have a framework they can use to decide whether their area should be placed under extra restrictions to protect the public..
How long do local or regional restrictions last?How long do local or regional restrictions last?
The situations are regularly reviewed and when the number of infections falls, restrictions start to be eased again.The situations are regularly reviewed and when the number of infections falls, restrictions start to be eased again.
For instance, restrictions in Aberdeen were introduced in August but later lifted.For instance, restrictions in Aberdeen were introduced in August but later lifted.
How are these rules enforced?How are these rules enforced?
Local authorities in England have powers to:Local authorities in England have powers to:
Central government can:Central government can:
What warnings are given before this happens?What warnings are given before this happens?
Public Health England publishes a weekly list of areas where rising infection rates are becoming worrying.Public Health England publishes a weekly list of areas where rising infection rates are becoming worrying.
It separates them into "areas of concern", "areas of enhanced support" and "areas of intervention".It separates them into "areas of concern", "areas of enhanced support" and "areas of intervention".
Can police enforce the rules?Can police enforce the rules?
Police have powers to make sure people stick to the restrictions. For example, if they believe that somebody is staying away overnight, they can tell them to return home.Police have powers to make sure people stick to the restrictions. For example, if they believe that somebody is staying away overnight, they can tell them to return home.
They can also fine people for breaking the rules, and may issue a "prohibition notice" directing somebody not to do something.They can also fine people for breaking the rules, and may issue a "prohibition notice" directing somebody not to do something.
But if a resident from a locked-down area wants to go to a bar in another part of the city, for example, there is nothing legally to stop them.But if a resident from a locked-down area wants to go to a bar in another part of the city, for example, there is nothing legally to stop them.
Instead, the government hopes people's sense of civic responsibility will see them follow guidance to stay at home.Instead, the government hopes people's sense of civic responsibility will see them follow guidance to stay at home.