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Dorset residents are being urged to play their part and prevent the spread of coronavirus after new regulations have come into effect making it illegal for groups of more than six people to gather socially.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the so-called rule of six means that anyone gathering in a group of more than six people in any inside or outside place will be dispersed and could be subject to a £100 fine if they refuse to comply.
Regular updates from Public Health Dorset are available here.
Previously, Dorset Council sent regular emails to brief Parish Councils etc. about key issues and information related to COVID-19. They no longer do this, so follow the link above to the Public Health Dorset website.
You can meet in groups of up to two households (your support bubble counts as one household) in any location – public or private, indoors or outdoors. You do not always have to meet with the same household – you can meet with different households at different times.
Here is the latest COVID-19 briefing that was distributed to Parish Clerks late Friday afternoon. It confirms how relatively lucky we are to be in the South West.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.
As they move towards easing the lockdown, it is obviously more difficult for government to deliver simple messages for us all to follow.
If you are vulnerable and have no friends, family or neighbours to support you, or if you are worried about someone in this situation, contact the Clerk, Tricia Chapman bradfordabbaspc@hotmail.co.uk 01935 473833.
I have a list of kind volunteers in the community that can provide help.
