Latest Covid19 Info from the Government and Kirklees Council
New restrictions to combat the spread of omicron
You will already be aware that new Covid19 restrictions have come into place to help combat the spread of the new Omicron variant of Coronavirus.
The main changes are:
- Face coverings are required by law in most indoor settings (including in community centres and community venues, but not restaurants, cafes and canteens)
- From 13 December office workers who can work from home should do so.
- From 15 December, certain venues and events will be required by law to check that all visitors aged 18 years or over are fully vaccinated, have proof of a negative test in the last 48 hours, or have an exemption.
Read the latest advice from Kirklees Council
Read the latest advice from the Government
booster jabs available to anyone over 18
You will also be aware that the Government has speeded up the programme for getting booster jabs, and anyone over 18 is now eligible to get one. Plus, people are still able to get their 1st or 2nd jab is they still haven’t had them. Local vaccination centres are putting on more sessions, and people are allowed to just turn up as well as book at most centre. Pop-up clinics have also been appearing at places like bus stations where lots of people will be passing.