As pubs and restaurants open this weekend, Bedford mayor urges people to stay home due to high infection rate

It's hoped town can avoid a local lockdown
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Bedford Borough Council is urging people to be careful this weekend and think about staying at home due to our high infection rates.

As pubs and restaurants prepare to open from tomorrow (July 4), the council is hoping people in Bedford will stay at home, rather than risk catching the coronavirus.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said “The council does not have blanket powers to keep pubs and restaurants closed, but I know a number of pubs and restaurants have chosen to keep their doors closed this weekend due to the local high infection rate. I know that would not have been an easy decision.

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“The more that people are able to stay at home and keep their distance from others when they do have to go out, the quicker we can all slow the spread of this virus, avoid a local lockdown, and we can all enjoy a drink and a meal with family and friends that much sooner.”

The council is also keeping children’s play areas, libraries and The Higgins Bedford closed for the time being.