Sue Lammin, clerk to Whissendine Parish Council, has issued the following RCC briefing.
Latest information 1-7 November:
- 130 cases per 100k in Rutland, (less than the 182 cases/100k which is National average)
- 52 cases in Rutland, 21 more than the week before.
Outbreaks
- Some cases in care homes identified by testing. Most cases were asymptomatic.
- Leicester Hospitals under pressure… it is possible that planned care may be cancelled.
- Local vaccination centre will be at Catmose… plans progressing.
Business grants:
- For those businesses ordered to close… up to £3k depending on rateable value.
- For those businesses severely affected, possibly by disrupted supply chain, etc. No Government definition of term. RCC to allow self declaration. Grants up to £2.5k.
Targeted support for those in need.
- RCC has £63k for the Winter Grant Scheme which will run 1 Dec 2020 to 31 March 2021. Support aimed at children and families (but may extend to others in need exceptionally). No detailed Government guidance yet.