UPDATES: Coronavirus in Leicester
Leicester city’s infection rate is less than half what it was in late June, with 64 per 100,000 people in the week up to July 23rd. (Reference: Leicester City Council) - Updated August 3rd
The government has confirmed a gradual easing of the lockdown restrictions in Leicester. The city’s infection rate is less than half what it was in late June, with 64 per 100,000 people in the week up to 23 July. However, some measures must stay in place to ensure that this rate continues to come down.
From Friday 31 July you can leave the lockdown area and make non-essential journeys (but you cannot stay away overnight until Monday 3 August when new regulations take effect). You cannot visit other people’s homes (either indoors or private gardens) unless you have formed a single adult support bubble with them. You can still meet up to six people from other households outdoors in a public place.
From Monday 3 August cafés, bars, pubs, and restaurants can open, as well as hair salons, barbers, cinemas and other facilities. You will only be allowed to visit pubs and restaurants with your own household.
Leisure centres, gyms, and pools will remain closed. The council will open outdoor gyms soon, but playgrounds will remain closed. Please visit Leicester City Council website for more detailed information.
The lockdown area will no longer apply to Oadby and Wigston from Monday 3 August.
The advice in Leicester is still:
Stay at home as much as possible
Continue to work from home if you can
Stay 2m apart from anyone you do not live with
Wash your hands regularly
Limit your contact with other people
Wear a face mask on buses, in shops, in hospitals and in any confined space
Don’t meet up with people in their homes or in any indoor space
Book a test and self-isolate as soon as symptoms appear
If you test positive, continue to stay at home for at least 10 days and until you feel better. Members of your household should stay at home for 14 days.
For further advice and guidance
Leicester diabetes specialist nurse helpline
General coronavirus advice for people with diabetes
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for people living with diabetes and healthcare professionals