Calderdale health chief reveals how many people have Covid in the borough and number of deaths in October

Deborah Harkins revealed the details and gave her thoughts on the announcement of the new lockdown restrictions that will come into force on Thursday.

"I know everybody in Calderdale is going to be really disappointed that the government is bringing in new national restrictions especially when people in Calderdale have beenunder restrictions for so long," she said.

"I though it would be useful to tell you about the situation in Calderdale and why it is so important we all do everything we can to stick to these national restrictions

"In Calderdale rates of coronavirus have been increasing really quickly since September in all age groups and in all parts of the borough

"What is a real concern is that rates are increasing faster in people aged 65 and over and thats putting pressure on our local hospital services.

"We also know that sadly during October 12 people who live in Calderdale died from Covid-19.

"Those people were aged between 67 and 93.

"We estimate that one in 40 people in Calderdale have got the virus right now and we also know not everybody that has the virus have symptoms.

"We also know those that do have symptoms not all of the isolate and stay at home for the full period of time.

"That's why it is so important that these national restrictions are adhered to.

"I know another period of restrictions is going to really really hard for us all. Calderdale is a place of kindness and resilience in the communities and the best things we can all do for ourselves, for those we loveand for our communities is stick to the rules.

"We know we can bring the infections down in Calderdale . We have done twice before and we can do it again."

It was announced last week that all areas of West Yorkshire, including Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield, would enter into the very high alert level on Monday.

However following the Boris Johnson's decision to announce a new four week national lockdown from Thursday, it has now been confirmed that Tier 3 restrictions will not be implemented in the county as planned.

Instead, Tier 2 restrictions will remain in place until the arrival of the national measures on Thursday, November 5.