Peterborough placed into Tier 2 of new lockdown restrictions

The move was announced today (November 26) by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and will come into effect when national lockdown ends next Wednesday.

The news represents a rise for Peterborough as the city was in the lowest tier before the second lockdown.

The Tier 2 restrictions listed before the announcement include:

- No household mixing with people not in your support bubble indoors

- The Rule of Six will apply outside

- Pubs and Restaurants to shut at 11pm and provide table service only

- Alcohol in pubs can only be served as part of a ‘substantial meal’

- Spectators allowed at sports events and live performances in limited numbers (2,000 for Peterborough United)

- Personal care including hairdressing is allowed

A more detailed list of new guidelines can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know.

The first review of the tier allocations is due to take place by December 16 and areas making progress in slowing the spread of the virus could be moved down a tier before Christmas.

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