Health and Care Secretary , said:
“Following a significant change in the level of infection rates
over the last few days, a decision has been taken that Bolton and
Trafford will now remain under existing restrictions.
“This decision has been made in collaboration with local leaders
after reviewing the latest data. We continually monitor outbreaks
across the country, and have seen infection rates increase more
than three times in Bolton in under a week, and double in
Trafford since the last review.
“We have always been clear we will take swift and decisive action
where needed to contain outbreaks. We can bring the rates down if
we continue to work together and I urge everyone to continue to
play their part by following the rules – get tested if you have
symptoms, self-isolate and practice social distancing.”
Notes to editors:
PHE, the JBC and NHS Test and Trace are constantly monitoring the
levels of infection and other data on prevalence of the virus
across the country. As has always been the case, these measures
are kept under constant review.
We continue to work closely with councils, local MPs and
scientific experts to keep all restrictions under constant
consideration.
Restrictions in Trafford and Bolton will remain, meaning
residents cannot meet people outside their bubbles either indoors
in homes or in gardens.
· The latest data for Bolton shows the weekly incidence rate is
now at 66.6 / 100,000 on 30 August. This compares to 18.9 per
100,000 between 17 August and 23 August. These data are subject
to revision and maybe revised up in future releases.
· Latest data for Trafford shows weekly incidence 36.8 /100,000
on 30 August. This compares to 17.8 per 100,000 between 17 Aug
and 23 August. These data are subject to revision and maybe
revised up in future releases.
Everyone must continue to play their part by following local
rules, and self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as
they get any symptoms.
The lifting of restrictions in Burnley, Hyndburn, Stockport and
parts of Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford will go ahead from
midday today (2 September).
