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# Brighton & Hove City Council: “city remains at Tier 1, but Covid-19 cases increasing among all ages”
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-hove-city-council-city-remains-at-tier-1-but-covid-19-cases-increasing-among-all-ages/
- Published: 2020-10-29T12:12:51.000Z
- Updated: 2020-10-29T10:51:52.000Z
- Description: Brighton & Hove City Council reveals the city remains in Tier 1 at Medium Alert, but that it’s at risk of moving to Tier 2 if the rate of increase continues.
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Community, Health, In The South, Information, News, Queer Corner, BHCC, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, Brighton & Hove City Council, coronavirus, COVID-19, Hove

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[**Brighton & Hove City Council**](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19?ref=scenemag.co.uk) (BHCC) has stated that the city remains in **Tier 1** at Medium Alert, but that it’s at risk of moving to **Tier 2** if the rate of increase continues.

In the seven days up to **October 23**, there were **441 confirmed cases of Covid-19** in the city, which is a **60% increase** on the previous week – equivalent to 151.6 cases per 100,000

Most confirmed cases continue to be aged between **15-24 years old**, while **18-22 year olds** account for **44%** of cases. This includes all young people, not just students. In comparison with comparative university cities, Brighton & Hove is among those with the lowest rate of cases overall.

The city is also seeing a rise in cases among older working adults. Cases tripled among adults aged **40-59 years old** in the seven days up to **October 22** and there was a **27% increase** among people aged **60+**.

Speaking after a meeting of the **Local Outbreak Engagement Board** and partners, Cllr **Sue Shanks**, Chair of the city’s **Health & Wellbeing Board**, said: *“It’s sensible for Brighton & Hove to start to plan for a move to Tier 2 (High Alert level) and think about what that would mean to all aspects of life.*   
  
*“The decision to escalate to Tier 2 would be made by central Government following consultation with the council and our Local Outbreak Engagement Board, which is made up of councillors, city leaders and public health colleagues.*   
  
*“We do believe that we are very close to the thresholds whereby other regions have started to have those discussions with Government which sees them then escalate to Tier 2\.*   
  
*“Covid is in our city and rates are growing. Covid kills people and we all need to do all we can to stop it and protect our most vulnerable communities.*

*“These include people who are already unwell, are elderly and the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in the city. Please follow the guidelines and don’t take risks.”*

**Alistair Hill**, Director of Public Health for the city, said: *“We must all continue to do everything they can to stop the spread of Covid.*   
  
*“Please think Hands-Face-Space. Limit how many people you see in a day, maintain social distancing and keep to the rule of six.*  
  
*“Wear a face-covering if there’s a risk you can’t maintain two metres distance in busy places like streets, queues and bus stops – not just when required to do so.*   
  
*“At the first sign of symptoms self-isolate and get tested to prevent the virus spreading.”*

For more info on Covid-19 in the city, [CLICK HERE](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19?ref=scenemag.co.uk)