Essex Tier 2 Blockade: Harlow MP’s Robert Halfon states that moving to higher alert levels was the “worst option”

Essex lawmakers claim that moving the county to Tier 2 coronavirus alert levels was the “worst option.”

Harlow Parliamentarian Robert Halfon said it was “sad” to make a decision, but “to make sure our hospital was safe.”

Health Minister Matt Hancock announced today (Thursday, October 15th) that all Essex except Sarlock and the South End will move from Tier 1 (Middle) to Tier 2 (High) from Saturday (October 17th). did.

This means that the affected resident will not be able to mix with other households in their home unless the family forms a support bubble with others.

It will also prevent households from being mixed in indoor public places such as pubs and restaurants, but the “Rule 6” that came into force last month will continue to apply to meeting people outdoors.

Halphon said: “It’s very sad to have to follow this path, but it’s not the worst option.

“If we do nothing, Essex can face the same degree COVID-19 As the northern cities have.

“I know this because I’m working with the Essex County Council of British Public Health Services, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Care Helen Watley, essentially doubling every 10 days. Because it shows statistics.

“We need to make sure the hospital is safe.”

Recent news has sparked controversy among Essex residents after the county council called on the government to move to higher alert levels on Tuesday.

Some neighboring municipalities, such as Kent, are currently more prevalent than Essex, but it is not yet considered at sufficient risk to move to Tier 2.

When asked if this was appropriate, a member of Harlow, Essex, said the recommendations were very important for individual authorities to consider.

“I can only speak for the people of Harlow and Essex,” he said. “It must depend on what each local government considers best.

“All I know is the real commuting areas of London and Essex. It looks incredibly serious. We want to strengthen the NHS.

“We are trying to avoid an increase in deaths. It is a very difficult tightrope walk.

“We have chosen an option that companies can continue to do, but it tightens the limits.

“The government makes the decision and the local government only makes recommendations. This has been going on for a week with Essex. We had meetings on Friday and Sunday nights, talked to the Minister of Health this week and had the next meeting . Helen Wattery.

“Essex makes recommendations to the Chief Health Officer and then to the government.”

Mr. Halphon confirmed that the government could have said no to “100 percent” if he did not agree with the recommendations of the Essex County Council.

“I hope to see my family on Christmas.”

When asked, Halfon confirmed that the county was in favor of moving to Tier 2 simply because it was the “worst option.”

“My heart is in everyone in Harlow and Essex.

“We are currently in a war with an invisible enemy. If we do not do this, it is very clear that Essex may face even more stringent restrictions. God makes it very clear that it is in the north. It is forbidden to think about how harsh it is for the city.

“They are seeking help from MPs, and most Essex MPs supported this. Based on the evidence I’ve seen, this isn’t the worst option.

“I want to meet my family freely, not because I’m blocked.

“I hope to meet my family at Christmas time and be able to lift the restrictions for a few days.

“Thanks to the Essex County Council, John Spence, Mike Gogarty, and the public health authorities in eastern England. They must make these important decisions, day and night to do the right thing. Are working.

“Walking is a very difficult tightrope walk and I have the utmost respect for them.”

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