The government has announced what coronavirus restrictions we'll have to live by when England's lockdown ends next week.

Boris Johnson introduced a three-tier system of local covid-19 alert levels.

Leicestershire and Warwickshire will be placed into Tier 3 - Very high alert.

The restrictions will come into force on Wednesday 2nd December.

Mike Sandys, Leicestershire County Council’s director of public health, said: “Over the past few days, rates have started to fall and we’ve made some progress. But it’s important to put this into perspective. Figures are over 20 per cent down compared to this time last week but they’re still worse than the day we went into lockdown. Leicestershire’s average is significantly higher than the national level so there is still work to do.

“Whatever the level, it’s still vital we all do the right thing. There could be tough times ahead in January so let’s not undo the good work so far.”

Nick Rushton, Leader of Leicestershire County Council, said: “With the vaccine around the corner, the situation is looking more promising. But we still need everyone to observe the guidance to avoid a bleak start to 2021.

“We are continuing to lead the fight against this deadly virus. By keeping people safe, delivering food parcels, pinpointing hot spots, taking enforcement action and more, we’re doing everything we can to bring rates down. We know our area and our residents and have the expertise – and are getting ready to roll out the new lateral flow test kits in hot spots.”

The latest figures show Leicestershire's rate for every 100,000 people is 305 - compared to England's figure of 218. 

Oadby and Wigston has the highest (424), followed by Blaby (361), North West Leicestershire (310), Harborough (298), Melton (289.0), Charnwood (271.7) and Hinckley and Bosworth (257).

Data relates to time period – 14 to 20 November.

What does Tier 3 mean?

• No mixing of households indoors or most outdoor places - rule of six in outdoor spaces such as parks and sports courts
• Hospitality venues closed, except for takeaway, drive-through or delivery
• Indoor entertainment venues closed
• Avoid travelling outside the area other than where necessary, including foreign travel
• No overnight stays outside local area, unless necessary for work, education or similar reasons
• Accommodation closed (with limited exceptions such as work purposes)

The full list of Tier 3 restrictions are here 

All areas of #Leicestershire will move into Local Restriction Tier 3: Very High Alert from Wed 2 December.

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— Leicestershire CC (@LeicsCountyHall) November 26, 2020