The extra restrictions on mixing of households, introduced to the Bradford district at the end of July, are being kept for another week across wards including Keighley.
Areas including Ilkley, Wharfedale, Silsden and the Worth Valley moved out of the local restrictions a couple of weeks ago and are now just subject to national restrictions - which change to become 'the Rule of Six' from Monday.
The government announced today (11th September) that the 21 wards of the Bradford District where extra local restrictions are in place will remain under the measures for at least another week.
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Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, said: “The government’s announcement today means that there are no further changes on the restrictions that apply to our district. This means that the ban on indoor household gatherings will continue in twenty one wards of our District where that ban is already in place.
“Earlier this week the government announced the national rule of no more than six people gathering together from more than one household, apart from a few specified exceptions, and that fines will be enforced for people who break this rule. This will start from Monday 14 September and will apply to people all across the district regardless of whether they are in the locally restricted area or following the national restrictions. This new 'Rule of 6' will be enforced by the police.
“That there is no further change today does not mean that we can relax. That is absolutely not the case. The infection rate is rising. We must not become complacent or think that the situation is returning to normal.
“I know that many people: our staff, our partners, the health service and many volunteers are making a Herculean effort to reduce rates and to support our communities.
“We all have a responsibility to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading and we must all continue to be vigilant. I urge everyone to continue to follow the government’s guidelines so that we can contain the virus, save lives and prevent further restrictions on our district. Regular hand-washing, wearing a face covering indoors and keeping two metres apart from each other are all fundamental to combatting this virus and protecting our loved ones.”
Rise in cases in south Craven
Meanwhile, the latest data on positive cases - for the period 1st to 7th September shows the reappearance of coronavirus in parts of south Craven. In the first week of September there were:
- 9 cases in Steeton and Silsden
- 7 cases in Sutton and Cross Hills
- 4 cases in Carleton, Cowling and Cononley
In the same time period there were:
- 12 cases in Keighley Central and East
- 18 cases in Crossflatts and Eldwick
- 4 cases in Keighley Oakworth Road and West Lane
- 3 cases in Keighley Exley Head
- 3 cases in Oakworth and Laycock
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