ESSEX and Hertfordshire have joined London in turning into the newest areas of England to enter Tier 3 restrictions.
Throughout an announcement to the Commons, Matt Hancock announced that London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire would go into Tier 3 – with adjustments energetic from midnight on Wednesday, 16 December, 2020.
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Pedestrians put on face masks as they stroll down Brentwood Excessive Avenue in EssexCredit score: Getty Photographs – Getty
Which elements of Essex are in Tier 3?
Matt Hancock announced in the Commons that Essex could be going into Tier 3 from 16 December 2020.
Underneath tier three, pubs and bars that don’t serve substantial meals are required to shut.
The identical applies to casinos, grownup gaming centres, and comfortable play centres.
However, non-essential outlets can stay open beneath tier three restrictions.
The 11 areas going into Tier 3 cowl busy cities corresponding to Basildon, Chelmsford and Braintree.
Thurrock can also be affected and common seaside resort Southend on Sea can even face the brand new measures.
The 11 areas of Essex affected are:
- Basildon
- Brentwood
- Harlow
- Epping Forest
- Fort Level
- Rochford
- Maldon
- Braintree
- Chelmsford
- Thurrock
- Southend on Sea
A map displaying the areas of England going into Tier 3
Which elements of Hertfordshire are in Tier 3?
Hertfordshire has the least variety of areas affected by the brand new Tier 3 restricions.
The 4 areas of Hertfordshire affected are:
- Broxbourne
- Hertsmere
- Watford
- Three Rivers
How lengthy will Essex and Hertfordshire be in Tier 3?
England’s updated tier system was first reviewed on December 14, 2020.
Through the evaluate. the Authorities contemplate the views of native administrators of public well being, with a last resolution on whether or not any areas ought to change tiers made at a Cupboard committee.
Tiers throughout England will then be reviewed each two weeks – with the subsequent date scheduled for December 28, 2020.
However it’s unclear at current on an actual finish date for Tier, which will be ongoing to mirror excessive numbers of instances in two counties.
After the fourth evaluate on January 27, the tier rules will probably be delivered to Parliament once more.
