Dear resident,
On Monday evening the Government announced new guidance to combat the spread of coronavirus. This now means that, unless you are a key worker, the most important thing you can do is stay at home. By staying home you are saving lives. The government guidance is as follows: You must stay at home and you should only leave the house for one of the following four reasons:
1) Shopping for basic necessities (for example for food and medicine, which must be infrequent as possible)
2) One form of exercise a day (for example a run, walk or cycle – alone with members of your household)
3) Any medical need or to provide care to help a vulnerable person.
4) Travelling to and from work (but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home)
If you are a business affected by the Government measures, I know that you will be concerned not just about the virus but about paying bills, paying staff and being able to operate once all this is over. You are vital to our economy and our community, and I will be doing what I can to support you over the coming months.
Although we cannot take face-to-face contact, my office will remain open and operational during this time. The weeks ahead are going to be challenging. I know that we can rise to it. I will be doing whatever I can to keep residents informed and speak up for you where I can. Keep safe and stay home. Look after your family, keep active, and if you know anyone who is living alone, pick up the phone and find out how they are.
Best wishes,
Saqib Bhatti
