Subscribe to trusted local news
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
- Subscription costs less than £1 a week with an annual plan.
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
02
Jul 2020
Last Updated: 02/07/2020
Stick to two metres, urge local health bosses
It may confuse people after the Prime Minister appeared to ditch the two-metre rule last week, but health commissioners say it's vital people continue to stay 2m apart where possible.
Local health commissioners have urged people to stick to the two-metre social distancing rules ahead of 'Super Saturday'.
It is contrary to the changes brought in by the Prime Minister, who appeared to ditch the two-metre rule last week.
Boris Johnson had rolled out "one-metre plus" guidance, to help the likes of pubs and restaurants ahead of reopening.
Read more:
- Police plan more patrols as Harrogate pubs reopen
- Harrogate and Ripon hospitals open doors to visitors
However, leaders from the NHS North Yorkshire CCG have urged people to remember that the coronavirus has not gone away.
Dr Peter Billingsley said that people should stay two metres apart wherever possible:
“If two metres is not possible then the ‘one metre plus’ guidance should include additional measures such as wearing a face covering or mask, installing screens where possible, sitting side by side rather than face to face and continuing to wash your hands regularly."
0