Coronavirus: Norfolk health officials call for New Year caution as cases continue to rise
| Updated: 14:27, 31 December 2020
Coronavirus rates are at unprecedented levels in Norfolk as health officials call for the public to play their part to help curb the disease over the New Year bank holiday weekend.
Norfolk Resilience Forum (NRF) is urging residents to continue playing their part in following the tier four rules in order to ease the pressure on local health services.
The NRF, which is the multi-agency group comprising Norfolkâs local authorities, police, health and supporting agencies, is encouraging everyone to see in the New Year safely at home with their own household or support bubble.
Andrew Proctor, chair of the Norfolk Covid-19 Engagement Board and leader of Norfolk County Council, aid: “I speak for myself and all the other Norfolk leaders on the Engagement Board in saying there is no doubt that 2020 has been a really difficult year but we can look to 2021 with hope.
Andrew Proctor, leader of Norfolk County Council. Pic: Neil Perry
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“With the announcement of a second vaccine being approved and vaccination programmes already underway in Norfolk, there is much to be optimistic about.
“But we must not be complacent, we are not out of the woods yet.
Andrew Proctor, chair of the Norfolk Covid-19 Engagement Board and leader of Norfolk County Council, aid: “I speak for myself and all the other Norfolk leaders on the Engagement Board in saying there is no doubt that 2020 has been a really difficult year but we can look to 2021 with hope.
Andrew Proctor, leader of Norfolk County Council. Pic: Neil Perry
- Credit: Archant
“With the announcement of a second vaccine being approved and vaccination programmes already underway in Norfolk, there is much to be optimistic about.
“But we must not be complacent, we are not out of the woods yet.