Hartlepool health workers plea as COVID-19 cases spike
"Please support social distancing measures", that's the message from Hartlepool health staff, after a further spike in coronavirus cases in the area.
Staff from the University Hospital of Hartlepool created a video encouraging the local community to continue to follow the two-metre rule to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The renewed appeal follows a letter signed by staff, calling on the town to continue to support measures, saying: “Now is not the time to be complacent. We know we can count on you to continue to support us.”
Watch the video here:
You can check the number of cases in your area with our interactive map.
Staff across the South Tees NHS Trust released messages to the public:
On Thursday 4 June, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the wearing of face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from June 15.
It follows weeks of deliberation following advice from Sage which said there is limited evidence to suggest face coverings "offer some, albeit limited protection" against the spread of the virus.
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