Could York go into Tier 1 this week? These key figures give city hope

York’s latest coronavirus figures will give city leaders hope that the city might escape the restrictions of Tier 2 this week.

Like so much of the country, York was placed in to Tier 2 after the national lockdown ended on 2 December.

Then, ministers said they would review the allocations on 16 December – tomorrow.

So how has the city fared since coming out of lockdown?

Here are some of the key figures:

Source: PHE / NHS Test and Trace

However, if ministers choose to take a regional rather than a local approach, York may be stuck with the Tier 2 restrictions.

Scarborough’s rates are still higher at 158.2 cases per 100,000, while Selby is at 112.6 cases.

Tier 1 and 2: The rules

Tier two (high) rules

• You can’t mix indoors with anyone apart from members of your household or bubble
• You can meet in a group of up to six outside – including in a private garden, or a public place
• Shops, gyms and personal care services (such as hairdressing) can reopen
• Pubs and bars can only open if they serve substantial meals. Alcohol can be served with that meal
• Pubs and restaurants must shut at 23:00 GMT, with last orders at 22:00
• Sports events in stadiums can be attended by up to 2,000 spectators, or 50% capacity (whichever is smaller)
• Collective worship, weddings and outdoor sports can resume (with restrictions)

Tier one (medium) rules

• You can see people from different households both indoors and outdoors, but only in groups of up to 6 people. 
• Restaurants, pubs, cafés and other hospitality venues can be open. However, they must close by 11pm, with last orders at 10pm and provide table service.