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mamaa Thu 26-Nov-20 12:38:24

We were in tier 1, numbers still low in my area but going to tier 2 after lockdown. Not surprised as I think it’s quite sensible to try and ‘squash’ the virus further, in less affected areas before the Christmas easing.

I do think though that being a bear and hibernating until Spring is actually the answer- sleep lots, lose extra weight and wake up to the Spring and hopefully better days. flowers

Harris27 Thu 26-Nov-20 20:37:45

Tier 3 not surprising it’s the north east and I knew we would be penalised and forgotten again.

Atqui Thu 26-Nov-20 20:45:52

Was tier 1 lowest rates in country yesterday - South hams- now in tier 2.

Hellogirl1 Thu 26-Nov-20 21:08:58

We were in tier 2, going up to 3. What is puzzling is that Boston`s figures just before lockdown were 64 in 100,000, so how have the altered so quickly? And the very same people who flout the rules will continue to do so, therefore lockdowns don`t really solve anything.

WOODMOUSE49 Thu 26-Nov-20 21:38:24

Ellianne

^I live in Torbay, Devon which is in Tier 2, but Cornwall is on Tier 1, which will be interesting for folk who need to cross the Tamar for any reason.^
That's ok Ashcombe, you could be down in Looe or Polperro for lunch with 5 friends within an hour and then drive back after!
I can see the Cornish putting up barricades!

Tier 1 - Cornwall

Considering the county gets about 4 million visitors a year, and even though there probably weren't quite that amount this year, Cornwall still in Tier 1.

Having low COVID numbers isn't a result of having only one border.

NanKate Thu 26-Nov-20 21:39:36

Tier 2 in Buckinghamshire, but it still means the 2 small WI get togethers, 6 at a time, for a Christmas celebration will have to be cancelled. Perhaps we could meet up for a Cream Tea at one of our many cafes in town, or the local Garden Centre.

I do realise that we are the lucky ones, as in Tier 3 I think the cafes/restaurants are closed.

WOODMOUSE49 Thu 26-Nov-20 21:40:49

I meant to add in my comment that I'm pleased my daughter and granddaughter who live near Warrington are now down to Tier 2. However, I will still not be able to see them here in Cornwall to celebrate my birthday next month.

Grannybags Thu 26-Nov-20 21:41:34

I'm in South Gloucestershire, DS1 in North Somerset and DS2 in Bristol.

All three are tier 3

Georgesgran Thu 26-Nov-20 23:36:42

Tier 3 in Durham - not that much difference from lockdown really.
I suspect a lot of positive tests are amongst the student population - perhaps we might drop a Tier when they re-evaluate on 16/12, but not getting too excited.

Tallulah2 Fri 27-Nov-20 10:16:04

We were Tier 1 before now will be Tier 3 - they’ve lumped all of Kent together unfortunately - my bit of Kent has lower numbers than a nearby London Borough which will be Tier 2 ?‍♀️

Teddy123 Fri 27-Nov-20 10:33:06

Tier 2, Dorset (Bournemouth). More than happy with that. When you're being extra vigilant, the tier level is irrelevant. It's all common sense.
Roll on Spring

Daftbag1 Fri 27-Nov-20 10:33:47

I'm from S Kent, current figures are very low here, HOWEVER, it's not just actual numbers that have been considered.

Our increases in the last 7 days down here is 51% , we have a very high proportion of older, and or people with higher risk factors. We have problems accessing medical care (the majority of surgeries near us have to be staffed exclusively by locus), many households in the area are low income. Along with the very high levels in North Kent, These are all factors that will have been considered prior to placing us in the top tier.

Franbern Fri 27-Nov-20 10:40:09

Personally, it makes virtually no difference to me. In Tier 3 now, but I will still be able to have my hair cut in a couple of weeks time.

What does concern me ia how many more hospitality places, Pubs, restaurants, hotels, will never open their doors again. More families thrown onto the dole, more families thrown into severe economic crisis - and this could last for many years, long, long after this current virus is a distant memory,

How many more family breakdowns, mental health issues, suicides will there be??

sweetcakes Fri 27-Nov-20 10:42:13

Tallulah I'm from kent and you as well as I that if it was regional and say Tonbridge was in Tier 3 Tunbridge wells was 1 or 2 people would make a bee line for just to have a drink and meal they would socialize with their friends and put the R rate up there it's got to be all or nothing. People cannot be trusted.

Davida1968 Fri 27-Nov-20 10:50:50

Tier three here for the whole of Lancashire, even though our local council area isn't having the problems of some areas. DH & I will potter along as before: our biggest regret is that we won't be able to leave the county and have a walk in Cumbria - which is on Tier Two. We are simply holding on for better times ahead, for us all.... Deo volente...

hicaz46 Fri 27-Nov-20 10:57:10

My DD like annsixty lives on the edge of Greater Manchester and we all thought she lived in Cheshire but sadly no and is in Tier 3. They have been in tier 3 for months and now we have gone from Tier 2 to Tier 3 . How long will we stay in these tiers I wonder.

Craftycat Fri 27-Nov-20 10:57:45

Tier 2 here in Surrey but DS & family live only a few miles away in Kent & are tier 3.
Not sure how they decided it.

leeds22 Fri 27-Nov-20 11:07:35

Tier 2 in N Yorkshire but we are surrounded by Tier 3 - apart from the remote Cumbria border. At least I should get my hair cut in December but I am concerned that Tier 3 shoppers will be hitting Harrogate, York, etc.

lizzypopbottle Fri 27-Nov-20 11:09:02

Tier 3 in rural Northumberland but daughter in Bristol is also tier 3 so no pressure. In January it will be a full year since we met and a new granddaughter was born in the meantime. She's looking close to crawling by now... ?

Alioop Fri 27-Nov-20 11:10:48

This is our first day of lockdown in N.Ireland, non essential shops all closed again so that's us til 11th December. My friend is a hairdresser and she got 1 weeks work from last lockdown only to be closed again. Well let's hope it helps, we have finally got r rate below 1, but I seriously think people will go nuts at Xmas and it'll rise again and no doubt another lockdown will be announced in January, probably a really long one.

Jillybird Fri 27-Nov-20 11:18:09

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WoodLane7 Fri 27-Nov-20 11:20:37

Tier 3 here in the Midlands where despite lockdown, COVID figures continue to rise. Sadly I think this is life for the foreseeable future and beyond. Even in places where numbers have started to fall as a result of lockdown we all know that ultimately lockdown is not a long term solution and any seeming improvement will only be maintained as long as we stay in lockdown; the minute you try and get back to anything even vaguely approaching a normal life, whoosh! Up go the figures. Seems to me that the only hope is in some virus which has been ‘found’ in months rather than the years it usually takes and which no-one knows the long term effects of.

Polly4t42 Fri 27-Nov-20 11:21:42

Up from tier 1 into 2, that’s life.

Theoddbird Fri 27-Nov-20 11:30:43

I am pretty much hibernating as well. Seems the sensible thing to do. Will do my click and collect and occasional country park walks with a friend.

maryrose54 Fri 27-Nov-20 11:36:11

Tier 2 here in Norfolk. I'm ok with that because we have to end all this as soon as possible and keep everyone safe.

Mollygo Fri 27-Nov-20 11:36:23

Lancashire is a huge county.
East Lancashire has a lot of high incidence areas as does Preston, so tier 3 is understandable. Incidence in our area is below 100 per 100,000 but we’re still in tier 3.
While it doesn’t directly affect me-I’m still at work and I’ve got used to not going out, I’m gutted not to visit with folk and for the businesses which will more than likely never open again and for friends and relatives who no longer have a job.
This tier business seems another ‘jobs for the boys’ arrangement-or perhaps it’s just that their geographical knowledge is poor.