Rochdale borough to remain in Tier 3 Date published: 17 December 2020
Rochdale will remain under Tier 3 restrictions
The Rochdale borough will remain in Tier 3 restrictions the government has announced today (Thursday 17 December), following a review by government yesterday.
Whitworth, which is in neighbouring borough Rossendale, will also remain under Tier 3 restrictions.
This means:
The rule of six applies to some outdoor public places such as parks
Pubs and restaurants must remain closed, except for delivery and takeaway
Indoor entertainment venues will remain closed, such as cinemas, casinos and bowling alleys
Accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and guest houses must remain closed.
The first Covid-19 vaccination was administered in the Rochdale borough yesterday (Tuesday 15 December) at 5.45pm.
Over 300 people aged over 80 are expected to receive the jab at the council’s Number One Riverside offices today, Wednesday (16 December).
People most at risk from the complications of Covid-19 are being offered the vaccine first. When more vaccine becomes available, the vaccines will be offered to other people at risk as soon as possible.
The vaccination is only available through the NHS to eligible groups and it is a free vaccination.
The vaccinations taking place at Number One Riverside is a separate rollout to the vaccinations at hospitals for admitted patients and outpatients in their care.