Covid-19 update: 5.11.20

Today marks the start of the latest national lockdown in England after it was approved by MPs in Parliament on Wednesday.

• New Rules – The Government has updated and clarified its guidance on the new rules, which can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november
  
  The restrictions will be in place until at least 2 December 2020.

• Care Homes – Yesterday, the government also published new guidance to support safe care home visits during the lockdown. Almshouse charities that accommodate older people may find it useful to apply these principles within their own communities.
  Visit: ww.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-to-support-safe-care-home-visits-during-lockdown

• Wales – The firebreak lockdown which was implemented in Wales on 23 October remains in place until Monday 9 November 2020.
  Details on this can be found at https://gov.wales/coronavirus-firebreak-frequently-asked-questions

For the most up-to-date Government advice, please visit www.gov.uk.

Posted 5 November 2020