PEOPLE in Herefordshire are back living under Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions today in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus Last Saturday, just a week ago, Herefordshire's Covid-19 alert level moved from Tier 2 (high alert) to Tier 1 (medium alert), but it has been short-lived. What does this mean for people living in Herefordshire? There are four tiers for local restrictions. These are Tier 1: medium alert, Tier 2: high alert, Tier 3: very high alert, and Tier 4: stay at home Herefordshire has been placed into Tier 2: high alert as the area has a rising number of coronavirus cases. The following tier 2 restrictions will be in place: