COVID-19

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On this page you will find updates and guidance regarding the ongoing situation with Covid-19. We will update it as regularly as possible.

The most important thing to state is that it is absolutely vital that everyone follows the guidance from the Government. Updates and advice on a range of components can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

I understand that this is a deeply worrying time for many people in this country and I will try to provide information where I can. This is a vast challenge for the economy, society and, most acutely, our NHS, and I will continue to work with local and national stakeholders to manage our response.

If you have a very specific concern or would like clarification, please do email me and I will be sure to provide you with as much assistance as possible.

The current Government advice for individuals is as below:

Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country. In England:

  • Only socialise indoors with people you live with or who are in your support bubble
  • Up to 6 people or 2 households can meet outside
  • Work from home if you can and only travel when necessary
  • If you have symptoms get a test and stay at home

For more information about what you can and cannot do - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

If you have coronavirus symptoms:

  • a high temperature
  • a new, continuous cough
  • a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

Get a test now

Do not leave home for at least 10 days after your test. 

Covid Vaccinations: Information for South Suffolk 

Please see the following page on my website for information - https://www.jamescartlidge.com/news/covid-vaccinations-info-south-suffo…

Changes from 12th April

Step Two of the Lockdown Roadmap has begun with the reopening of non-essential shops, outdoor hospitality and personal care premises among other services. 

A full list of changes can be found here. 

I was delighted to see so many businesses in South Suffolk reopening their doors and look forward to being able to visit our fantastic local businesses again.  

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News

Covid Vaccinations: Info for South Suffolk

This page is to provide information regarding Covid-19 vaccines in South Suffolk.

If you're aged 40 or over, or if you turn 40 before 1 July 2021, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccine.

My latest column - 19th November 2020

Voting for the UK to return to a national lockdown earlier this month was one of the hardest choices I have ever had to make as an MP.

Statement on the latest Coronavirus measures

It must be stressed that we do not currently face a choice between lockdown or no lockdown. The choice in policy terms that faces us is whether to continue with local and regional lockdowns or move to a national one.

My latest column - 15th October 2020

I wish I was writing about something other than Coronavirus, which I have touched on to some degree in each of my last few columns.

Covid-19 update

I entirely understand that many people are frustrated that over half a year since full lockdown we have heard much of that word again, at a time when many are understandably tiring of the situation.

My latest column - 20th August 2020

In a matter of days something should be happening that has occurred at around this time of every year of my life, and probably every year of most readers’ lifetimes – schools throwing open their doors again after the summer break.

My latest column - 16th July 2020

Until the Coronavirus lockdown I had spent my entire five years as an MP talking about unemployment going in one direction: down.