Current UK Risk Level: HIGH
The risk to the UK remains high (as of 13/03/2020).
As of week commencing 11/05/2020, weâre moving into Phase two (Smarter controls) of the Governmentâs recovery strategy. As per PMâs 11 May message, the country is in the process of moving from Level 4 to Level 3 by the new COVID Alert System and taking the first step in relaxing lockdown measures â According to the PMâs statement âThanks to the hard work and sacrifices of the British people in this lockdown, we have helped to bring the R level down and we are now in a position to begin moving to Level 3, in stepsâ.
Please note the Governmentâs messaging is now âstay alert, control the virus, save livesâ (previously âstay at home, protect the NHS, save livesâ)
Current UK Situation
- As of 9am on 10th June, 290,143 people have tested positive. As of 5pm on 9th June, of those tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, across all settings, 41,128 have died. You can view the latest UK dashboard and cases by local authority here. Confirmed cases in Suffolk are broken down by Districts & Boroughs as follows:
Ipswich |
351 |
255.2 per 100,000 resident |
East Suffolk |
623 |
251.0 per 100,000 resident |
Mid Suffolk |
183 |
178.5 per 100,000 resident |
Babergh |
152 |
166.3 per 100,000 resident |
West Suffolk |
234 |
130.8 per 100,000 resident |
Suffolk |
1,543 |
203.4 per 100,000 resident |
- Government daily COVID-19 press conference- Prime Ministerâs Statement- 10th June (transcript available here)
- Support bubble- From this weekend, single adult households (adults living alone, or single parents with children under 18) can form a âsupport bubbleâ with another household. All those in a âsupport bubbleâ will be able to act as if they live in the same household – meaning they can spend time together inside each othersâ homes and do not need to stay 2 metres apart. âSupport bubblesâ must be exclusive. If any member of the âsupport bubbleâ develops symptoms, all members of the bubble will need to follow the normal advice on household isolation.
- Individuals who are shielding- are advised not to form âsupport bubblesâ at the present time.
- Places of worship- To be open for individual prayer from this weekend.
- Outdoor attractions, where people can stay in their cars, such as safari parks and drive-in cinemas to open from Monday.
- Focus to bring all children back to school in September.
- Taking into account all of the evidence, the estimate is that currently R is below one in all regions.
- Archive of slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences available here.
- There was a decrease in disabled people reporting they were âsomewhat worriedâ or âvery worriedâ about the effect of coronavirus in their life in May 2020 (73.6%) compared to April 2020 (86.3%)
- Disabled adults reported feeling more lonely in the last 7 days in May 2020 (48.7%) compared to April 2020 (30.3%)
- Concerns about well-being tended to be most frequent among those with mental health and socio-behavioural-related impairments, whereas concerns about access to essentials tended to be most frequent among those with hearing- or dexterity-related impairments
- A new report âGetting the NHS back on track- Planning for the next phase of COVID-19â released by NHS Confederation as part of its NHS Reset campaign outlines the key challenges that local health and care organisations will face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Key challenges highlighted are:
- Funding
- Capacity
- Rehabilitation
- Health inequalities
- Regulation and inspections
- System working
- Managing public expectations
- The government has confirmed distribution of an additional £63 million to local authorities in England to support those who are struggling to afford food and essential items during the coronavirus pandemic.
- BBC: There is increasing pressure on the government to reconsider the 2m social distancing rule, and to instead follow the World Health Organizationâs (WHO) guidance of 1m distance. Several countries such as France, Singapore, Denmark already follow WHOâs guidance on 1m distance. This change will aid quicker recovery of businesses including pubs, restaurants and cafes.
- BBC Health: There have been reports of huge disruption to cancer services as a result of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK including review of patients by a cancer specialist (a drop of 60%) and initiation of treatment (down by 20% compared to April 2019).
- BBC: Global picture:
- According to data from Johns Hopkins University, more than 2 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed in USA
- Pandemic is accelerating in Africa, with South Africa accounting for a quarter of cases on the continent â WHO
- USA has the most recorded cases of coronavirus in the world, followed by Brazil and Russia
Suffolk
Safeguarding: Safeguarding referrals to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) from charities and voluntary groups are down around 50% on this time last year. The Community Action Suffolk Safeguarding Network are asking for feedback to help them understand the reasons for this. To provide feedback click here
Mental Health Support: As we begin to emerge from lockdown, GamCare and other helpline organisations are joining forces to make sure those who need them know their services are still here, still free and still confidential. Click here for more information.
PPE Supplies: If a business is reopening and needs PPE, they can check out the New Anglia LEP supply chain database. More than 1,200 products already available, including masks, visors and return to work equipment. Click here for more information.
Feed the nation: Staffline & PeoplePlus are working to Feed the Nation by recruiting and training a temporary workforce in Supermarkets and the supply chain â for vacancies go to https://www.feedthenation.co.uk/
Useful Websites (any new guidance is in RED)
The existing guidance is being updated extremely regularly so please check any guidance relevant to your area to ensure that you are accessing the most up to date version. We are not including in this table all the published material but some of the key guidance that would be relevant to Suffolk County Council and our partners.
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Title |
Who For |
Comments |
NEW |
General Public |
Guidance on meeting people that you do not live with while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19). From 13 June, single adult households can form a âsupport bubbleâ with one other household. All those in a support bubble will be able to spend time together inside each othersâ homes, including overnight, without needing to stay 2 metres apart |
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NEW |
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel guidance for passengers |
General Public |
Guidance on how to travel safely in airports and aircrafts during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes advice on hand washing, face coverings, social distancing while travelling |
UPDATED |
General Public |
Updated to include guidance on âsupport bubblesâ, visiting outdoor attractions, support to pupils in Year 10 and 12 in secondary schools |
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UPDATED |
Local Council |
Several links added, including:
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UPDATED |
Education staff |
Updated section: Staff and student wellbeing which includes information on using existing funding to provide hardship funds, mental health support and supporting disadvantaged students |
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UPDATED |
Coronavirus (COVID-19): looking after people who lack mental capacity |
Adult care services, Carers |
Added a new section called ‘The right to appeal if someone is subject to emergency health powers and lacks the relevant mental capacity’ |
UPDATED |
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments |
Local authorities, CCG, adult care services, people who buy care and support |
Additions include:
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UPDATED |
COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings |
Professionals |
Updated flowcharts, and guidance on clinical symptoms. This includes advice on returning to work if clinical symptoms have improved and no fever for 48 hours (without medication) |
1 |
General Public |
This page includes: latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19). |
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2 |
Main cover webpage for all government guidance for public & professionals alike |
Main cover webpage for both public and professionals containing the links to:
Statistics |
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3 |
Main collection of guidance for anyone in any setting |
Guidance includes: |
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4 |
Professionals |
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5 |
Mental health support and advice from: |
General public, staff and carers |
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6 |
Chronic disease self- care during COVID-19: |
General public |
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7 |
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Professionals |
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Local Resources:
Below are any local resources that would be relevant to Suffolk County Council and our partners.
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Title |
Who For |
Comments |
Everyone |
SGPB is a partnership of all Suffolk local authorities, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, University of Suffolk and New Anglia LEP. In Suffolk our Economy & business recovery work for COVID- 19 is being led by SGPB and the website includes links to funding / surveys / economic impact work. Please do pass this information on to your contacts. |
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Suffolk Domestic Abuse 24/7 Helpline â Freephone 0800 977 5690 |
Everyone |
The freephone number is live from 9am on Friday 22nd May 2020 for anyone with concerns including professionals who may be supporting clients as well as friends and family members who are concerned for loved ones. |
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New Anglia: Employment Opportunities in Key Sectors in Norfolk and Suffolk |
Individuals and Businesses wanting to know what employment opportunities are available in some of our key sectors |
The New Anglia LEP – alongside other partners including local authorities – have pulled together lists and links to key employment roles needed now as part of the response to the current crisis. |
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Everyone |
The website aims to help everyone understand the signs of neglect or abuse and what to do if they are worried about a child or an adult. |
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Businesses needing support  |
A one stop shop source of information for government support and guidance available to businesses including 121 business advice sources of business grants and loans. |
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Everyone |
This page contains links to a wealth of resources and support for your health and wellbeing. |
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Everyone |
Suffolk County Council coronavirus (COVID-19) information, including health advice, service changes, business support and schools guidance. |
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Everyone |
The website contains free resources, ideas, tips, useful links and positive stories to encourage people to stay active during these unprecedented times. The website and our social channels will be constantly updated. |
Global: WHO Situation Report â reports available here
- WHO RISK ASSESSMENT (Global Level) – Very High
- WHO Covid-19 Dashboard for professionals using near real time data.
- GOARN COVID-19 Knowledge hub – central repository of quality public health information, guidance, tools and webinars which can be accessed freely at any point.
Situation in Numbers WHO SitRep 142, 10 June