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Covid-19 Update 22nd July 2020
Face coverings
It is already mandatory to wear a face covering when using public transport and from this Friday (24 July), we must also wear one when we're out shopping.
There is growing evidence that face coverings can stop the spread of the virus and so we are also encouraging those who can to wear them when out and about.
A face covering is classed as something which safely covers the nose and mouth. You can buy reusable face coverings, make your own or use a scarf, bandana, religious garment or hand-made cloth covering, but these must securely fit round the side of your face.
A face covering should:
We have attached different social media posts which you are welcome to use on your own channels. We also have a video with advice from our Assistant Director for Public Health Fiona Phillips, available to view on YouTube, which you are also welcome to share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHdcSC9Khfw&feature=emb_title
Please be aware as some of you are public figures, there will be an expectation that you are seen wearing face coverings when out and about. As community role models, your behaviour can influence others. Please remember to wear a mask unless you are exempt for medical reasons.
More details on face coverings are available here.
Advice for businesses re face coverings
The Federation for Small Businesses (FSB) has helpfully provided an update for businesses answering questions such as ‘what if a customer refuses to wear one?’ and ‘can my business be fined if customers don’t wear a face covering?’.
We will be sharing information with business networks ahead of Friday and sharing resources together with working with other partners.
https://www.fsb.org.uk/resources-page/face-coverings-what-are-the-rules-for-shop-owners.html
Reopening of leisure centres
Better Leisure, the charitable social enterprise that operates leisure facilities on behalf of City Of York Council, has announced its plans for a phased reopening from Saturday 25 July. All customers will have to book online or on the Better App for an hour slot at each centre: https://www.better.org.uk/coronavirus/booking
Burnholme Sports Centre and Energise Leisure Centre will open on Saturday 25 July for gym, Swim and group exercise classes. Yearsley Pool will open in August with a date still to be confirmed.
Centre opening times:
Inside leisure centres, signage and floor markings will assist with one-way access and social distancing. Equipment in gym areas will be reduced to ensure that 2 metres social distancing between users is maintained, while some fitness classes will be relocated to sports halls or even, weather permitting, the open air.
Swim customers are requested to arrive 'beach ready' with their costume on under their clothes to save time and reduce pressure on change areas. Gym and studio customers will be encouraged to bring their own drinking water (and mat if needed) – and shower and change at home.
Staff will be adopting a new, enhanced cleaning regime, while customers will be asked to wipe down the equipment that they have used. Hand sanitiser will be available throughout leisure centre buildings.
More information is available at https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york/news/re-opening-of-leisure-facilities-in-york
Advice re visitors to care homes
You may have seen national media coverage regarding visitors in care homes.
The government has advised that visits can start taking place in specific care homes once local authorities and local public health directors say it is safe.
The latest government guidance is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-homes-during-coronavirus/update-on-policies-for-visiting-arrangements-in-care-homes#section-1
We are in constant contact with our care homes and will be working closely with them to implement this updated guidance. We will share further updates when we can.
Coronavirus case data reminder
A reminder that we are publishing the latest coronavirus case data and local information every Friday at https://data.yorkopendata.org/dataset/covid-19-daily-data-tracker
Whilst current data shows that coronavirus levels are remaining low within the city it is important we all remain vigilant and follow guidelines.
Stopping the spread of the virus is in all of our hands:
Station frontage update
Revised plans have been submitted to improve York Station Front with the removal of Queen Street Bridge and a reorganisation of the transport interchange in front of the station.
Following comments raised throughout the 2019 Station front planning process, revised plans to transform York Station Front have been submitted for consultation.
The key changes to the scheme include:
For more information about the station front visit www.york.gov.uk/StationFront
Rugby League World Cup fixtures announced
Yesterday saw the fixtures announced confirming which teams York will host in the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
Fixtures include reigning women’s world champions taking on New Zealand women as the top two teams in the world collide as well as BOTH semi-finals.
More information is available at https://www.visityork.org/rugby-league-world-cup-2021
Birth registrations
We are further extending our birth registrations service with parents of babies born before Tuesday 16 June now able to book an appointment with our Register Office.
Since reopening the team have been busy registering hundreds of newborns and will continue to expand the service so those impacted by the government restrictions earlier in the year can get their baby registered.
Book a place by emailing registerabirth@york.gov.uk
Covid-19 Update 22nd July 2020
Face coverings
It is already mandatory to wear a face covering when using public transport and from this Friday (24 July), we must also wear one when we're out shopping.
There is growing evidence that face coverings can stop the spread of the virus and so we are also encouraging those who can to wear them when out and about.
A face covering is classed as something which safely covers the nose and mouth. You can buy reusable face coverings, make your own or use a scarf, bandana, religious garment or hand-made cloth covering, but these must securely fit round the side of your face.
A face covering should:
- cover your nose and mouth while allowing you to breathe comfortably
- fit comfortably but securely against the side of the face
- be secured to the head with ties or ear loops
- be made of a material that you find to be comfortable and breathable
- ideally include at least two layers of fabric
- wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser before putting a face covering on
- avoid wearing on your neck or forehead
- avoid touching the part of the face covering in contact with your mouth and nose, as it could be contaminated with the virus
- change the face covering if it becomes damp or if you’ve touched it
- wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser before removing
- only handle the straps, ties or clips
- do not share with someone else to use
- if single-use, dispose of it carefully in a residual waste bin
- if reusable, wash it in line with manufacturer’s instructions at the highest temperature appropriate for the fabric
- wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser once removed
We have attached different social media posts which you are welcome to use on your own channels. We also have a video with advice from our Assistant Director for Public Health Fiona Phillips, available to view on YouTube, which you are also welcome to share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHdcSC9Khfw&feature=emb_title
Please be aware as some of you are public figures, there will be an expectation that you are seen wearing face coverings when out and about. As community role models, your behaviour can influence others. Please remember to wear a mask unless you are exempt for medical reasons.
More details on face coverings are available here.
Advice for businesses re face coverings
The Federation for Small Businesses (FSB) has helpfully provided an update for businesses answering questions such as ‘what if a customer refuses to wear one?’ and ‘can my business be fined if customers don’t wear a face covering?’.
We will be sharing information with business networks ahead of Friday and sharing resources together with working with other partners.
https://www.fsb.org.uk/resources-page/face-coverings-what-are-the-rules-for-shop-owners.html
Reopening of leisure centres
Better Leisure, the charitable social enterprise that operates leisure facilities on behalf of City Of York Council, has announced its plans for a phased reopening from Saturday 25 July. All customers will have to book online or on the Better App for an hour slot at each centre: https://www.better.org.uk/coronavirus/booking
Burnholme Sports Centre and Energise Leisure Centre will open on Saturday 25 July for gym, Swim and group exercise classes. Yearsley Pool will open in August with a date still to be confirmed.
Centre opening times:
- Burnholme Sports Centre - Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am -4pm
- Energise Leisure Centre - Monday to Friday 7am – 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am -4pm
Inside leisure centres, signage and floor markings will assist with one-way access and social distancing. Equipment in gym areas will be reduced to ensure that 2 metres social distancing between users is maintained, while some fitness classes will be relocated to sports halls or even, weather permitting, the open air.
Swim customers are requested to arrive 'beach ready' with their costume on under their clothes to save time and reduce pressure on change areas. Gym and studio customers will be encouraged to bring their own drinking water (and mat if needed) – and shower and change at home.
Staff will be adopting a new, enhanced cleaning regime, while customers will be asked to wipe down the equipment that they have used. Hand sanitiser will be available throughout leisure centre buildings.
More information is available at https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york/news/re-opening-of-leisure-facilities-in-york
Advice re visitors to care homes
You may have seen national media coverage regarding visitors in care homes.
The government has advised that visits can start taking place in specific care homes once local authorities and local public health directors say it is safe.
The latest government guidance is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-homes-during-coronavirus/update-on-policies-for-visiting-arrangements-in-care-homes#section-1
We are in constant contact with our care homes and will be working closely with them to implement this updated guidance. We will share further updates when we can.
Coronavirus case data reminder
A reminder that we are publishing the latest coronavirus case data and local information every Friday at https://data.yorkopendata.org/dataset/covid-19-daily-data-tracker
Whilst current data shows that coronavirus levels are remaining low within the city it is important we all remain vigilant and follow guidelines.
Stopping the spread of the virus is in all of our hands:
- Keep washing them regularly with soap and water
- Socially distance, 2m is best where possible
- If you have symptoms, stay at home and get tested
- Wear a face covering
Station frontage update
Revised plans have been submitted to improve York Station Front with the removal of Queen Street Bridge and a reorganisation of the transport interchange in front of the station.
Following comments raised throughout the 2019 Station front planning process, revised plans to transform York Station Front have been submitted for consultation.
The key changes to the scheme include:
- A redesigned multi-storey car park. After consulting with English Heritage, plans for the car park have been revised to better respect the heritage of the railway and York RI. This will also move all the station parking into one area making it better visually.
- The layout of parcel square has been redesigned so it is more in keeping with station heritage, and in conversation with existing parcel square tenants to give them a prime location in the remodelled station.
- Five on-street parking spaces removed from Queen Street to allow a safer cycle route to promote active travel, whilst reducing congestion around the station.
For more information about the station front visit www.york.gov.uk/StationFront
Rugby League World Cup fixtures announced
Yesterday saw the fixtures announced confirming which teams York will host in the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
Fixtures include reigning women’s world champions taking on New Zealand women as the top two teams in the world collide as well as BOTH semi-finals.
More information is available at https://www.visityork.org/rugby-league-world-cup-2021
Birth registrations
We are further extending our birth registrations service with parents of babies born before Tuesday 16 June now able to book an appointment with our Register Office.
Since reopening the team have been busy registering hundreds of newborns and will continue to expand the service so those impacted by the government restrictions earlier in the year can get their baby registered.
Book a place by emailing registerabirth@york.gov.uk