Birmingham and the West Midlands are set to move to Tier 3 restrictions as coronavirus cases in the city continue to steadily rise, reports Birmingham Live.
The regional media outlet reports that Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward confirmed the move this morning saying: “Case rate numbers are going up and we have to do something more. We will be moving to Tier 3.”
Latest figures show that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city continue to rise with 270 cases per 100,000 people, compared to 223 last week.
Local leaders and government representatives are reportedly in talks to agree a support deal.
UPDATE 5.30pm
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has confirmed that leaders are discussing arrangements for IF the West Midlands enters Tier 3, but stresses the move has NOT been confirmed, despite Cllr Ward’s earlier comments.
An update from me regarding reports that the West Midlands will be moving into Tier 3 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/KrCvZcZlQC
— Andy Street (@andy4wm) October 29, 2020
Why is London not on the list everywhere else is going lockdown but no mention of London.