Now Boris Johnson has told everyone to stay at home from Thursday (November 5, 2020), Calderdale Council has stepped up its fight against Coronavirus.
An estimated one in 40 people have the virus in Calderdale at the moment, the council says, and changes have been made to its services throughout the new national restrictions (November 5-December 2).
It can be confusing trying to work out what’s open and what’s closed, so we’ve put together this list of which services are operating as normal, which have made some changes and which have been suspended.
For more general advice about what lockdown means – especially for families – you’ll find lots more here.
You must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household or support bubble.
You can visit outdoor public places with the people you live with, your support bubble, or one person from another household (children under school age, as well as those dependent on round-the-clock care, such as those with severe disabilities, who are with their parents will not count towards the limit on two people meeting outside).
Outdoor public places include:
You cannot meet in a private garden.
Shielding will not return for the second lockdown, but people who are clinically vulnerable, pregnant or aged over 60 are being asked to take extra care.
Leader of Calderdale Council Tim Swift said: ““We know that the return to national lockdown will feel like a big step back in the long battle against COVID-19, especially because Calderdale has faced extra restrictions for several months.
“However, it’s more important than ever that we look after ourselves and each other. If we all take as much care as possible, we can start to see more of our loved ones and do more of the things we enjoy when lockdown is lifted.
“Of course, it is important to follow the rules, but we shouldn’t be distracted by the detail of what we can and can’t do. We should stay focused on the three key things we can always do to get the virus under control – limiting contact, wearing face coverings and isolating when necessary.
“We should also focus on the positives – more services can stay open compared to the first lockdown, and we have a strong local test and trace system this time, which is performing better than the national and regional average. We will continue with this work, as well as all the other things we’re doing to control COVID-19 and support our residents and businesses through this unsettling time.”
Please note, the Government has advised to limit travel.
Bolton Abbey: You must book a ticket beforehand, but Bolton Abbey, Riverside and Strid Wood Car Parks will all stay open. You can buy takeaway drinks and snacks from Cavendish Pavilion, Strid Wood Tearooms, Tea on the Green, and Abbey Tea Rooms (weekends only)
www.calderdale.gov.uk/coronavirus
Do you need help or want to help others? There’s lots more info here.
For ideas of what to do with the kids at home, recipes and more, visit our special Coping with Coronavirus page.
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