MP calls for Ribble Valley residents to 'play their part' and observe lockdown rules to lift area out of Tier 3 restrictions

MP Nigel Evans has appealed for  Ribble Valley residents to play their part in observing the new Tier 3 restrictions, imposed as part of the battle against the spread of coronavirus.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 19th Oct 2020, 12:30 BST
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Speaking today Mr Evans said it was 'absolutely vital' to follow the rules so that the Ribble Valley, and also Lancashire as a whole, is able to exit Tier 3 as soon as possible.

The MP also called for protection for the elderly from Covid 19 saying: "Unfortunately this virus hits the elderly harder, as we know, and as many practical steps as possible should be taken to protect them from a virus which is in high circulation.

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“In my conversation with the Health Secretary today, I stressed the importance of communicating the need for people to take extra care around the elderly.

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has called on his constituents to 'play their part' in observing the rules in the new Tier 3 restriction zone imposed to halt the spread of Covid 19Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has called on his constituents to 'play their part' in observing the rules in the new Tier 3 restriction zone imposed to halt the spread of Covid 19
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has called on his constituents to 'play their part' in observing the rules in the new Tier 3 restriction zone imposed to halt the spread of Covid 19

Mr Evans said he was 'disappointed' that the latest restrictions had been put in place once again.

He said: "The figures of new infections in Lancashire and the Ribble Valley have escalated dramatically in recent weeks. If the trend continues, hospital capacity would be exceeded by the end of the month.

“I would like to thank our district councils and the county council for negotiating a support package for businesses and staff. This package needs to be looked at to ensure that there is sufficient funding for businesses so that they can survive until we either exit Tier 3 restrictions, or until the pandemic is over.

“I am grateful for the assurances I received today from the Health Secretary that Lancashire will be at the forefront of implementing new, faster tests and increased testing capacity."

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