The Cabinet Office minister didn't rule out the possibility that the whole England could be subjected to more severe restrictions of Tier 4
The Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove didn’t rule out the possibility that the whole England could be subjected to more severe restrictions of Tier 4. The latest data shows that 24 areas in particular risk to face the Tier 4 restrictions.
The Government suddenly decided to create a new Tier 4 on December 19. The move served the purpose to face a highly contagious new strain of Coronavirus, which was prevalent in southern England.
Today, Michael Gove talked about the possibility to relocate the whole country into Tier 4.
London, most of the South East and the East are currently under strict Tier 4 measures. People are urged to stay at home, and all shops are closed.
About this, an analysis of the latest Coronavirus infection rates found 24 areas in Tier 2 and 3 that could move to Tier 4. Infact, their infection rates are above 300 cases per 100,000 people.
But let’s see more in detail the areas in Tiers 2 and 3 with the highest infection rates:
However, It is important to point out the fact that infection rates are not the only way an area’s tier is decided. This explains why there can be areas with higher numbers in a lower tier. Also the amount of patients over 60 testing positive and hospital capacity represent important factors.