Wards in Halifax to stay under local lockdown restrictions in latest Government announcement

'Local lockdown' restrictions are set to stay in Halifax.
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Wards in the Halifax will need to follow the stricter guidelines.

It means thousands of people will be not be able to mix with family and friends outside their household

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So it means people in Halifax:

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Must not have visitors from or visit other households in your home or garden (other than those in your support bubble)

Must not socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues

Must not visit friends or family in care homes, other than in exceptional circumstances

Not all bad news

Following discussions with local leaders, the Health Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed this week’s changes in Calderdale.

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Every pool, gym and sports facility will now be able to open across the country.

Casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres, and indoor play areas (including soft play areas) will be able to lawfully reopen from Tuesday September 8

Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume, and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services (treatments on the face, such as eyebrow threading or make-up application) will be lifted.

Which areas of Halifax are still under local restrictions?

- Illingworth and Mixenden

- Northowram and shelf

- Ovenden

- Park

- Skircoat

- Sowerby Bridge

- Halifax Town

- Warley