Restrictions and lockdown measures are changing by the day throughout the UK, as the government desperately attempts to stop the spread of coronavirus.
As infection numbers grow, Covid-19 cases around Glossop and the High Peak have been linked to an outbreak in Tameside General Hospital.
The rate continues to surge above the national average in High Peak, and it remains the outlier in the county.
But five boroughs are now above the national level (27 per 100,000 people).
A series of new restrictions have been introduced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but there is also local guidance around what we should and shouldn't do to stop the spread of the virus.
The restrictions tightened again on Monday (September 28) with new rules around wedding guests, among others.
Also from this week, those refusing to self-isolate when told to could face a fine of up to £10,000 in England.
It is now a punishable offence not to comply with an official instruction to self-isolate, with fines starting at £1,000 and rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders or serious breaches.
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Schools across the region have been dealing with confirmed cases of coronavirus among staff and students since the new academic year began earlier in September.
Today (September 29), Chaucer Infant and Nursery School, in Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston, sent children in Year Two home after one tested positive.
These children will not be allowed back into the school for 14 days under rules being enforced by the school.
The government's current guidance is focused on three actions we must all do to keep on protecting each other: keep washing your hands regularly, wear a face covering in enclosed spaces and stay at least 2 metres apart - or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions.
It is also encouraging residents to download the NHS COVID-19 app, described as "a vital part of the NHS Test and Trace service in England".
We have pulled all the local figures, guidance and Government restrictions that apply to Bristol into one place below and will bring you the latest updates every day below.
Government guidance as of September 29, 2020
The Prime Minister addressed the nation on Tuesday September 22 to update on the latest Government guidance. He said restrictions were likely to remain in place for the next six months.
- When meeting with people you don’t live with, you can socialise in groups of up to six, which is the current legal limit.
- The six person limit applies both indoors and outdoors, and includes indoor sports. Outdoor sports can include more participants but only where the event is organised. Plans to allow fans to return to sporting events have been put on hold.
- The Government states people should continue to maintain social distancing with anyone they do not live with.
- The Government also advises against sharing a vehicle with those outside your household or social bubble, but there are no current restrictions on how far people can travel.
- Customers in private hire vehicles and taxis, as well as staff working on public transport and taxi drivers, must wear face coverings.
- Office workers who can work effectively from home are being advised to do so over the winter.
- People who are already exempt from the existing face covering obligations, such as because of an underlying health condition, will continue to be exempt from these new obligations.
- Pubs, bars and restaurants are no longer allowed to open beyond 10pm and are restricted to table service only, apart from takeaways. This also includes social clubs, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement arcades (and other indoor leisure centres or facilities), funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities, and bingo halls. This will include takeaways but delivery services can continue after 10pm.
- Businesses must take customers' contact details so they can be traced if there is an outbreak. They can be fined up to £10,000 if they take reservations of more than six, do not enforce social distancing, or do not take customers' contact details.
- Face masks are now mandatory for bar staff and non seated customers, shops workers and waiting staff. You can be fined £200 for not wearing a mask or complying with restrictions.
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From Monday, September 28
- A maximum of 15 people, including the married couple, are allowed to attend weddings
- A maximum of six people, including the baby, can attend christenings
- Funerals are exempt from the new restrictions, with up to 30 people allowed to attend
- People who fail to self-isolate when ordered to face fines of up to £10,000
- Businesses who break COVID-19 restrictions face fines of up to £10,000
- Leisure, entertainment and tourism businesses such as casinos and bingo halls are also subject to a 10pm curfew, although theatres and cinemas are exempt if their performances run past 10pm
Derby
Total cases (as of September 28): 1,706 (rise of nine).
Infection rate: 663
R number (Midlands region): Between 1.2 and 1.5 - with a growth rate of between three and seven per cent a day.
Derbyshire
Total cases (as of September 28): 4,521 (a rise of 48)
Infection rate: 563.2
Locally, the number of Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic is as follows as of September 27:
- Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - 533 (increase of one in 24 hours)
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital - 133
- Derbyshire Community Health Services - 18
- Derbyshire Healthcare - 2