Posted on Thursday 31st December 2020
Residents of Staffordshire are being urged to have simple and safe New Year celebrations to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the county.
The plea comes as cases of the virus have risen across the county and Staffordshire was moved into tighter Tier 4 restrictions which come into force from today (31, December).
The new restrictions mean you must stay at home, only leaving if you have a “reasonable excuse” such as work, education, essential shopping or medical appointments.
The county council’s Director for Health and Care Richard Harling has said:
“New Year is traditionally a time when people come together and celebrate, but this year we’re asking people to follow the new rules, stay safe, and have a simpler New Year’s Eve celebration. This means staying home, and not mixing with any other households.
“With the rise in Covid cases across the county, and the new, more infections strain of the virus, we can’t afford to be complacent.
“This year has been difficult for everyone, and it is only natural for people to want to celebrate the end of it. However, I would urge people to be sensible, stay in their own households, and if they want to, celebrate with friends and family virtually.
“There will be time to celebrate with family and friends when we have beaten this virus.”