Boris Johnson has announced new measures to slow down the spread of Coronavirus, but what does this mean for Isle of Wight residents and businesses?
New restrictions are to be put in place in England to halt the recent rise in cases of COVID-19 across the country, the Government has announced.
The measures could be in force for six months and exist alongside the current guidelines, unless the rate of infection significantly declines.
According to the latest Public Health England figures, the number of confirmed cases recorded on the Isle of Wight has reached 450 – as of September 17.
What are the new restrictions?
- Office workers are now being urged to work from home where possible.
- Face coverings must be worn by staff and customers in hospitality – except when seated for food and drink – as well as retail and in taxis.
- From tomorrow (Thursday) pubs, bars and restaurants will have a 10pm curfew and hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only.
- A maximum of six people can take part in indoor team sports. Whereas, organised outdoor team sports may continue with more than six people in a “COVID-secure way”.
- From Monday (28), the number of people who can attend a wedding service will be reduced to 15. Meanwhile, 30 people can still attend a funeral.
- The planned return of fans to sporting grounds and events at the start of October has also been postponed.
What happens if you break the rules?
- Those not wearing face coverings in supermarkets, public transport, taxis, retail and hospitality - who are not exempt - face fines of £200.
- Anyone breaking rules on social gatherings will also face fines of £200, which will double upon each repeat offence up to £3,200.
- From September 28, those with Coronavirus symptoms who do not self-isolate face fines of £1,000, increasing to £10,000 for repeat offenders.
- Businesses breaking regulations will be fined £10,000 or could be forced to close.
- Bosses preventing staff from self-isolating, through means such as redundancy, may also be fined.
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