The measures, which will come into force on Tuesday, will prohibit residents from meeting others outside their support bubbles. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust said the “appropriate action” had been taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff following the outbreak. The new Birmingham lockdown has begun, with visits to people’s homes not allowed in the city as well as in Sandwell and Solihull. This is what's happening here in Birmingham, UK. Latest news and updates from the West Midlands; It comes a week after statistics showed the rate of infection had more than doubled. BIRMINGHAM will become the latest area to go into lockdown after being monitored on the government's coronavirus "watch list". Schools are struggling to cope with a lack of Covid-19 tests for pupils and staff as the situation is becoming “increasingly out of control”, a teaching union leader has warned. This is the time for swift, decisive national action. The City Council today revealed tough new powers to try and stop the city from going into a full lockdown. Let us know here. “So we’re watching vigilantly, but we can see the number of cases accelerating, and we’re prepared to do what it takes both to protect lives and to protect livelihoods, and of course, both are so important. “These local restrictions that have been put in place in much of the north of England really haven’t been very effective,” he said. He said the current approach was “targeted interventions” but “a national lockdown is the last line of defence”. “Where this isn’t possible, steps must be put in place to ensure regular contact can continue between residents and their loved ones.”. An average of 6,000 people in England per day were estimated to be newly infected with Covid-19 between September 4 to 10, according to the ONS. Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on the region with testing problems harming schools and workplaces. In Wales, 23% of those surveyed said they had never been asked and in Scotland the figure was 12%. Birmingham has had 1,665 cases in the last seven days, with a rate of 145.8 per 100,000 of the population. The number of people dying in the West Midlands is below the usual figure for this time of year, official figures show. image caption The new restrictions affect about 1.6 million people across Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull New lockdown measures have come into … Preston is in third place, where the rate has risen from 93.6 to 134.8, with 193 new cases. Lockdown restrictions have begun to be eased across the UK. Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens. Hyndburn has the second highest rate, up from 80.2 to 144.4 with 117 new cases. Posted in Business and licensing news. 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The Joint Biosecurity Centre, chaired by Matt Hancock and England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty, will meet today to decide whether restrictions need to be changed. Wolverhampton has been getting a lot of attention and could be set for new restrictions after cases soared. A fresh Birmingham lockdown has been announced today as the city is hit by a swathe of new restrictions - but support bubbles are still intact. Three organisations representing school leaders and governors have also implored Boris Johnson to “take charge” of tackling the delays in obtaining Covid-19 tests to ensure schools remain open. “That is the one that will beat the virus and it is the one advocated by the CMO (chief medical officer), and the CMOs from all the nations of Britain, and it is our primary front in our battle against Covid. 2 Police in Birmingham will have enhanced … Latest figures show new infections continuing to rise in the region - with some suggesting the figures would be worse were it not for problems accessing tests. We have therefore had to implement a number of changes to keep you and your loved ones safe. With schools back in full swing, there is an increased scrutiny on children’s health when attending their classes. Only a third of UK adults visiting indoor places such as restaurants or hairdressers are being routinely asked to provide personal details for Test and Trace purposes, new data has shown. “There is mounting concern about whether we have got the virus sufficiently under control. John Edmunds, a professor and member of SAGE, the body advising the government on controlling the pandemic, appeared on BBC’s Newsnight last night. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) asked about the efforts to get the steep increase under control and put a number of residents’ questions about the new rules to the cabinet member. The figures refer to people in private households. The latest figures show that In Bolton, 546 new cases were recorded in the seven days to September 14 – the equivalent of 189.9 per 100,000 people. Boris Johnson has warned a second coronavirus wave is hitting the UK - just hours after a Wolverhampton lockdown was announced and Birmingham cases continued to soar. The lyrics also include reference to an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that scientists are “making up crooked facts”. But does it go far enough? Elsewhere, schools are struggling to cope with a lack of Covid-19 tests for pupils and staff as the situation is becoming "increasingly out of control", a teaching union leader has warned. Lord Bethell also said face coverings are not an “effective substitute” for social distancing. The council has followed in the steps of Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Sandwell - where non-essential visiting has also been stopped. “My guess is drop tomorrow [Feb 10], check orders to make sure none go to scalpers then take payments following days.”. £5,000 grant for Birmingham’s hackney carriage drivers to prepare for the Clean Air Zone . Meanwhile, the Government is set to review lockdown measures up and down the country today - which could bring another change in the region. Affected patients are now being offered alternative surgery dates. We cannot afford to be too slow. In his closing remarks, the minister acknowledged the issue of masks is “heavily, heavily contested”. That said, we are hearing all the time about people classes having to be closed down due to coronavirus. “This is putting at risk the health and safety of others within the school and within the local community,” Dr Roach said. And more people are currently dying of the flu than from coronavirus. Birmingham has been placed into local lockdown at a key briefing today. The strict new measures across … Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged Boris Johnson to convene a meeting of the Government’s emergency committee Cobra following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. THREE people have been arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in Birmingham … Meanwhile, the household ban is in force in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull as of yesterday (September 15). The survey of 1,130 adults across the UK, conducted between September 9-13, asked people how often they had been asked for their details when visiting places outside their homes in the past seven days. Ask the experts about Coronavirus, testing, local lockdown and what it’s like inside the city’s hospitals right now. The number of people in hospital suffering Covid-19 is 901, up by 141 in 24 hours. New lockdown rules in Birmingham from Wednesday. Here the latest from our briefing in this dedicated live blog. The Prime Minister said it was “inevitable” that the deadly virus would sweep across the country again but said a second national lockdown was the “last thing anybody wants”. Fears are rising about harsher lockdown measures. There will be no change to lockdown conditions in the region. BIRMINGHAM lockdown measures could be imposed by the Government as soon as Monday, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley Jess Phillips has warned following a concerning increase in coronavirus cases. Solihull needs to get “back to basics” in order to reverse a worrying rise in Covid-19 cases and avoid further restrictions, the council’s deputy leader has said. It comes after cases started to rise since the easing of lockdown restrictions back in June. Parents urgently seeking tests for their unwell children were among ‘hundreds’ who turned up at the mobile site in Edgbaston, after securing a slot on Tuesday - September 15. I cannot ignore the situation. Our Politics and People Editor, Jane Haynes, will be having a conversation with Chief Nurse Lisa Stalley-Green and Dr Mark Garvey, clinical scientist, from University Hospitals Birmingham. “The second tier is test, trace and isolate, which is effective and important for surveillance, and is proving to be impactful in breaking the chain of transmission.”. In a letter to the schools minister, Dr Roach said the union had heard of approximately 600 pupils being told to self-isolate in one local authority area and he said the “number is growing”. Councillor Stephen Craddock, Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, said: I know this is hugely painful for families and I genuinely empathise – I have only been able to visit my parents a couple of times since March. Birmingham Lockdown The top ten wards show huge number of cases per 100,000 between January 16 to 22 Brummies blast Covid rule breakers for living 'selfish lifestyle' in pandemic His song No More Lockdown labels those who are “disturbing our peace” as “fascist bullies”. It is really stressful.”. Chief executive Alex Cruz said the coronavirus pandemic has “devastated our business” and the carrier is “still fighting for our own survival”. We get no official commentary on this, but this Tweeter thinks he has spotted something... Gamers on Twitter are now predicting tomorrow to be the big day for GAME. New restrictions are in place in Birmingham to curb a concerning rise in new coronavirus infections. More than 10million people across the UK are now living under some form of lockdown measures after a sudden rise in the number of coronavirus cases. The Prime Minister added: “On Monday we brought in the measures that we did, the ‘rule of six’, to really try and restrict what people are doing and to bring in a new buffer - and to make it absolutely clear, the ‘rule of six’: indoors six maximum, six outdoors maximum. It says a further 14 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,719. “And with care homes across the country once again closing their doors, we must make sure people with dementia are not cut off from vital visits from their loved ones - we’re urging the Government to prioritise providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and repeated, regular testing for both care home staff and for family carers. Visit our live updates here. James Hicks posted: “It says payments will be taken on 11th. Unfortunately, since restrictions were eased in June, we have seen an increase in coronavirus cases in Walsall and across the Black Country. “That’s why I’m asking the Prime Minister to convene a Cobra meeting and to update the country on the measures the Government is taking to keep the virus under control, including to fix testing. For the latest, including Boris Johnson’s briefing, please follow updates here. There has been a push for some parts of the West Midlands, such as Wolverhampton, to follow others into lockdown. Follow all the latest updates … People can use a Government postcode checker to verify which council they are under to see if the lockdown rules apply. More than 7,000 schoolkids in Birmingham and 1,000 more in Wolverhampton are off school isolating. Mr Spellar’s Warley constituency is part of the Sandwell borough, which means it’s included in the restrictions imposed on Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull last week. You can input a postcode to find out how many cases there are. That means 712 people caught the virus in the seven days up to Saturday. So far, three people have been arrested for failing to follow the strict coronavirus restrictions. In a statement. In a letter addressed to parents, headteacher Lynsey Draycott said that the direction came from advice issued by The Independent Sage group. A regional briefing will take place reviewing the current restrictions in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull. But what has the experience been like for you so far? A 15-year-old boy has admitted terrorism offences. Overnight updates revealed the city's infection rate is now 62.4 per 100,000 people. Birmingham has today been hit by new lockdown restrictions as rules come into effect amid a rising tide of Covid-19 cases - with a BAN on households meeting in Birmingham, … “The British public want to know what the situation is and what the Government is going to do about it. More than half of the total Covid-19 infections have been recorded in just three countries - the US, India and Brazil - according to the US university’s tally. Cllr Karen Grinsell, who also holds the health brief, said people needed to stick to rules on social distancing and face masks to help the borough get on top of its recent spike. A tiny proportion of positive cases is having a “profound” impact as schools send home entire year groups or classes, council chiefs revealed today. West Midlands and Birmingham lockdown: ... events and updates from The Independent. It is a similar story in Worcester, where the rate is 70.1. “Also, if people have tested positive, or if people have been in close contact with somebody who tests positive, that they self-isolate,” he said. Different groups have different perspectives. “As CEO of British Airways, I have to take responsibility. “I want to make clear too that Labour will continue to act in the national interest. As well as a ban on mixing between households there is a 10pm curfew for hospitality businesses. Figures varied across different countries in the UK, with 45% of adults in Wales reporting being always asked for details and 66% in Scotland. Extra measures are also in place in parts of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as authorities act to curb the spread of Covid-19. In Scotland now, and in Wales from this weekend, four people from two different … On Tuesday, he warned the localised measures - which he argued were “not working” - were merely “delaying the inevitable.”. The teenager, from Birmingham, was accused of possessing information "likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism". In Merseyside, Warrington Halton and Lancashire pubs and restaurants will be subject to curfews - being forced to close at 10pm. Elsewhere in the Black Country, the rate has fallen in Wolverhampton, to 70.2, and risen in Dudley, to 69.7. Residents should also take holidays only with people in their own household or support bubble. Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull face lockdown restrictions to try and abate a rising tide of infections - as other parts of the UK, including the North East, join the vast parts of the country with such measures in place. He criticised celebrities “telling us what we are supposed to feel” as he called for an end to the “status quo”. It makes the official death toll 41,684. He said it was “absolutely critical” that people followed the rule of having no more than six people at a gathering, while those living under local restrictions should ensure they are sticking to advice. This is a live blog and updates about the Birmingham lockdown and the latest on coronavirus will follow. To watch the live video stream head over to our Facebook Page at 2:30 pm here. Sir Van said: “I’m not telling people what to do or think, the Government is doing a great job of that already. For the latest on coronavirus, Boris Johnson’s address and new restrictions. A BAN on households meeting indoors at home in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull will come into force next week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon appeared before the Commons Liaison Committee. She said: “We are keen to see further detail from the Government’s adult social care winter plan but it is positive to see concrete steps already to prevent the devastating loss of life we saw earlier this year, such as the appointment of a new chief nurse for adult social care - we need to see this go one step further by ensuring nursing staff are allocated to individual care homes throughout the pandemic. “It’s about freedom of choice, I believe people should have the right to think for themselves.”. BirminghamLive is being contacted about testing nightmares all the time, while schoolchildren are being sent home as a result of Covid-19 on a regular basis. The news also comes as the Department of Health and Social Care announced the new COVID-19 tracing app will be launched across the country later this month. Coronavirus cases in Birmingham - latest updates on October 16 Here is Friday's update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for local authority areas in the Midlands. The number of positive test results is being followed by an increase in the number of hospitalisations. He was also reported as saying that the “UK is now seeing second wave of coronavirus coming in.”. He added: “We need to take much more stringent measures, not just in the north of England, we need to do it countrywide, and bring the epidemic back under control.”. This live blog has now ended. This live blog has now ended. That’s the question posed by Black Country MP John Spellar (Lab), who warns that we can’t keep on shutting down society and the economy. Published 9th February 2021. “Nobody wants to see tighter measures introduced but public health has to be the number one priority, so it’s up to individuals, businesses and other organisations to follow the rules and keep people safe.”. Pupils at a Walsall school have been told to get ‘used to being cold’ as windows should be left open to combat the coronavirus. Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have topped 30 million worldwide, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. Incredibly, Birminghanm’s rate of 150 infections per 100,000 people doesn’t get it into the top 50 in the country. He also addressed levels of anxiety among staff, saying: “I have never known a clinical team as distressed as they are at the moment. Mayor Andy Street will today host a media briefing to outline what happens next in the battle to drive down coronavirus infection rates in Birmingham and the Black Country. Next are Walsall, Sandwell and Solihull, which are all above the 100 mark. Bromsgrove has a rate of 97.1 while the rate has nearly tripled in a week in Lichfield, to 71.6, affter 75 cases in seven days. Fears the whole system is on the verge of collapse have been mounting for days as demand rocketed and infection rates spiralled. The letter - from the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), school leaders’ union NAHT and the National Governance Association (NGA) - warns heads are in an “impossible situation”. As Wolverhampton was added to areas facing local restrictions, the Government confirmed they would be the same as previously. The move follows two days of discussions between the government and regional health and local authority leaders after the latest seven-day infection rate … Hospitality for food and drink will be restricted to table service only. “Our epidemiological response has two levels. Are we going to keep on imposing lockdowns if coronavirus is with us for years to come? Birmingham is being put in a local lockdown with a ban on households mixing after a worrying spike in coronavirus cases.. New restrictions will come into effect on Tuesday in Birmingham … They can, however, wear a plain white vest or black v-neck jumper. “Schools are left in a position of either leaving close contacts of the infected person in school while they wait for guidance, or making a public health call themselves and deciding on who to send home,” the letter says. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said headteachers were being forced to decide that the “bubble has to stay at home” if a pupil or teacher in a year group had shown Covid-19 symptoms and could not get a test to prove they were negative. Patients were aged between 41 and 93 years old. The ASCL said it has received 264 responses from schools and colleges in recent days where leaders have said they have symptomatic staff and/or pupils who were struggling to access tests. Mr Rosser said “crisis meetings” between the senior team were taking place and they were “on top of this problem”. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been clear for months that it was an absolute priority to open schools again.