In a move that hasn’t yet been replicated elsewhere in the UK, Bristol has shifted into its own category of Covid-19, which focuses on targeted measures to prevent the virus from spreading. The move comes amid a tide of cases, especially among people in their 30s and 60s. As a result, Bristol’s director of public health has warned that the city is in a critical position. The city’s leaders will have to find a balance between containing the virus’s harmful impact while not letting it spread too far.
tier 3
A new level of restriction is set to be implemented in Bristol as soon as the national lockdown ends on 2 December. It will see the closure of pubs and other hospitality venues and the introduction of the “rule of six” for contacting other households. It will also restrict people from socialising with strangers.
The change will affect Bristol, Mendip and Somerset. The two counties have steadily increased their Covid rates over the last few months. Last December, they stood at 107.6 per 100,000 people, but the last time the government announced the tiers, they were still in Tier 3! The rate in Bristol was 156.2 per 100,000 people, and the rates in Mendip and South Somerset were both 145.3.
The decision to move the region from tier 3 to tier 2 was based on clinical advice, and the decision was taken accordingly. The government has launched a mass testing program to give areas under the tightest tier 3 restrictions an “exit strategy” to the next level. In the meantime, the restrictions will be eased for a short period during the Christmas holiday period, giving local authorities an opportunity to apply for six-week community testing programmes.
Despite the restrictions, the rules still allow personal care businesses and hairdressers to resume trading. However, non-essential businesses will only be allowed to offer takeaway and delivery. There are also plans to resume normal operation at Cabot Circus. A spokesperson for the management team has said that safety will be a top priority when the attraction reopens.
Despite the fact that the rate of new Covid cases in Bristol has been steadily decreasing, South Gloucestershire’s rate has been rising. At that time, it was higher than Bristol’s rate for children and adolescents. This change will benefit both areas. It will help the local economy and local jobs.
The Government is assessing the impact on the health system. It has urged the public to follow safe behaviours and be more aware of the risks. The Mayor of Bristol has called for people to take responsibility and engage in Covid-safe behaviours. She has also made it easier for people to access the rapid tests for Covid in Bristol.
tier 2
Bristol has remained in Tier Three of the coronavirus alert system since December 2, but will soon move to Tier Two. The move comes after the Government announced a number of changes to its tier system. While most areas remain in the same tier as they are now, areas like North Somerset and Bristol will now move into Tier Two following a decline in COVID-19 cases.
However, a number of local politicians are not backing the move. The 1922 Committee’s chairman, Sir Graham Brady, and the MP for the county of Cheshire and West Somerset, Tobias Ellwood, are against the move. Another local politician, Steve Baker, deputy chairman of the COVID Recovery Group, has also criticised the new tiers. He has said that tiering is an example of “authoritarianism” at work. He also said that the government must publish how its new restrictions will affect the population.
While outbreaks in the student population are much easier to control, the rising tide of infections among working-age adults is more difficult to detect and control. Despite the easing of restrictions, the government has warned the public to take extra precautions to avoid a relapse. In Bristol, restrictions have included banning socialising with strangers, limiting socialising in groups of more than six people, and 11pm curfews at entertainment venues.
The restrictions will be imposed until December 23. However, the tiers will be relaxed during Christmas. The restrictions will be lifted after the coronavirus pandemic has passed. However, people in Bristol and Gwent will still have to be aware of the restrictions to travel between the two regions.
The decision was announced last Wednesday. During the first lockdown, almost half of the population was in Tier 1, which means that they can’t travel outside the city. The restrictions will apply to both indoor and outdoor venues. Restaurants and takeaway services will close, as will entertainment venues. People are also encouraged to stay indoors instead of traveling out of the city. Those in Tier 2 are not allowed to mix with households in Tier 1, although the rule of six still applies.
There were 161,988 positive cases reported in Bristol in March 2020 to March 2022. The majority of these cases were female. Nearly half were aged 30 years and over, and the remainder were aged 30 or under.
tier 1
The city council is set to introduce eight new Covid marshals within the next week. The government has allocated PS3 million to the city council for Covid outbreak control. Any additional resources for contact tracing would need to be paid for from the existing budget. The council is also looking into how it can provide financial support to residents who have Tier 2 restrictions.
This move comes as a result of the growing number of incidents of coronavirus (CDV) in Bristol. The government has also stepped up its enforcement of current regulations. The city will employ eight Covid marshals to focus on the busiest areas in the city.
The new tier system for Covid infection prevention is designed to help communities prevent the virus from spreading through their communities. It also helps prevent the virus from spreading among vulnerable groups such as children. By using a three-tier system, councils are able to increase their local resources to deal with the outbreak and protect vulnerable people.
Bristol is moving into a new category for Covid in response to the emergence of the disease. It is a new approach that has yet to be adopted elsewhere in the UK, focusing on targeted measures instead of pushing the city further up the Covid scale. It is a welcome move but comes amid a worrying rise in infections among working-age people, particularly those aged 30-60. The city’s director of public health has warned that the situation in Bristol is “critical”. As the number of infections continues to increase, the council will need to balance the need to protect people’s livelihoods with the threat of the virus spreading.
Bristol’s infection rate has increased by half in a week and is now 340.7 coronavirus cases per 100,000 population, which is higher than the English average of 222.8. There has also been a significant increase in the number of Covid patients being treated in hospital. Forty-one Covid patients have been admitted to Bristol’s Southmead Hospital and BRI, while 40 cases were treated at the Weston General Hospital. However, most of the patients have not been put in intensive care and remain in stable condition.
tier 1 plus
Bristol has joined the ranks of the cities in the South West which have been put on Tier 1 Plus for Coronavirus (COVID) control, the government announced on October 12. The new system includes more targeted actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and improved test and trace capabilities. The city council hopes to adopt parts of the national scheme, but for now, the new tier is just a pilot.
The Government has said it will impose further restrictions, but it hasn’t confirmed which areas will be next in the Tier 1+ lockdown. The local council has received PS3million in money from the Government to help fight the outbreak. The council will use this money to hire additional resources to carry out Test and Trace responsibilities.
The council is also considering hiring additional Covid marshals to patrol certain areas of Bristol during peak times. The new marshals will focus on the high streets, docks and Gloucester Road – areas that are busiest on weekends and in the evenings. The Mayor has also revealed that one hospitality venue in Bristol has had to close due to lack of compliance with Covid. He says enforcement will be stepped up, with police involvement.
Bristol’s numbers are higher than the English average, and the city council has agreed to introduce eight Covid marshals. The Council has also received PS3million from Government for outbreak control, which it will use to provide additional resources for its Test and Trace responsibilities.
Bristol is a Tier 1 plus city for Covid after the city’s infection rate rose by more than half in the past week. It now has 340.7 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people – well above the English average of 222.8. This level of infection has caused an increased number of patients in hospital, though most are not in intensive care.
