The UK government is enacting its new local COVID-19 alert system in England, beginning 14 October 2020.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The new system is supposed to help simplify information about the prevalence of COVID-19 in local areas and the restrictions in place to help curtail infection rates.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The three levels are medium, high, and very high. Most of the country will be at the medium level, and for the moment, that includes Greater London.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Medium (tier 1) means that the #ruleof6 applies both indoors and outdoors, certain restrictions for restaurants and pubs opening hours (e.g., closed by 10 pm) will be in place, and there will be restrictions on the number of attendees to weddings and funerals. Schools and universities are remaining open.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Tiers 2 and 3 indicate higher local infection and transmission rates, and mandate tighter restrictions on movement, socialising, and businesses to attempt to bring both levels down. GOV.UK has up-to-date information on these restrictions and regional levels all over England.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀As always during this pandemic, remember to wear a mask or face covering when in public, follow social/physical distancing rules of 2 meters (6 feet), and wash your hands frequently with hot water and soap or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. If you start having symptoms or are knowingly exposed to the virus (#sarscov2), self-isolate for 14 days and contact your GP or phone NHS 111 if you need medical advice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Additionally, work from home if you are able to, try to avoid travelling during peak times, and walk or cycle when possible to limit your exposure.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀More information, including details on the other two tiers, is available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#peckhamrights #everydaypeckhamrights #youarearightsholder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#covid19 #localcovidalertlevels #tier1 #tier2 #tier3
