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From 14th October 2020 Nottinghamshire and Nottingham entered the “high” alert level, announced by Government on 12th October 2020.

This means:

• People must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place.
• People must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other space.
• People should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible. If they need to travel, they should walk or cycle where possible, or to plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport.

Many common questions on the changes can be answered here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-level-high  

Please also continue to observe the following key behaviours:

• “Hands, Face, Space” which means:
  Hands – wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds
  Face – wear a face covering where required, unless you are exempt
  Space – Maintain social distance of at least 2 metres from anyone you don’t live with or 1 metre plus additional precautions such as extra ventilation, screens or face coverings
• When eating out at a café, pub or restaurant, only with your household or support bubble, all should provide full and accurate contact details. This NHS Test and Trace Service is important for tracking and preventing the spread. The help play your part the NHS COVID-19 App is available to download.
• Only car share with those in your household or support bubble.
• If you have COVID symptoms, get a test and self-isolate. Symptoms include a fever, a new continuous cough, or loss of your sense of taste or smell. Call 119 to book your free test or book online via the NHS website
• Download the app. The free NHS Covid-19 app is the fastest way to see if you’re at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community.
  Go to the app store on your phone and search for the NHS Covid-19 app or visit COVID-19 app information

Face coverings must be worn:

• In retail premises
• On public transport
• By customers in private hire vehicles and taxis
• By customers in hospitality venues, except when seated at a table to eat or drink.
• By staff in hospitality and retail.
• By staff working on public transport and taxi driver
• People exempt from the existing face covering obligations include those such as with an underlying health condition.