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#KeepBrumSafe – What Does it Mean for Birmingham Residents?
15 September 2020
The #BirminghamLockdown comes into force today. But how is it affecting the local community? We turn to Twitter for the lowdown.
Earlier this month, the #KeepBrumSafe campaign was launched to help tackle rising coronavirus cases in the city…
We can do this.. wear a mask, socially distance, don’t mix with other families, Use common sense.. we’ve got this! #birminghamlockdown pic.twitter.com/ujtRiy4dae
— ED JAMES (@edjames_) September 11, 2020
With billboards popping up around the city…
COVID-19 lockdown billboard seen in Birmingham's Chinatown recently #birminghamlockdown #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/ElXc5pavW6
— Telly Vision (@LostTelly) September 11, 2020
Some have praised the ’No Bull’ approach…
Good 'NO BULL' approach from @BhamCityCouncil #Birmingham#KeepBrumSafe #CIPRLPS https://t.co/RMLzKNq4CS
— PRKezza (@PRKezza) September 11, 2020
And others have appealed to fellow residents to stick to the rules…
To not be allowed to visit my parents or family...it really hurts. Please #keepbrumsafe https://t.co/9FUQ6mCofP
— Ellen King (@ellenjuliaking) September 11, 2020
The local police also encouraged their followers to protect those around them…
Coronavirus is still affecting our community. 🦠
— Birmingham Police (@brumpolice) September 8, 2020
Please protect your loved ones by continuing to wear a mask when in public spaces 😷 and isolating if you have symptoms 🤒 #keepbrumsafe https://t.co/5iTLDLKdDu
And the Retail BID team have showed their support whilst on duty…
The BID Patrol team are on duty today in the city centre looking after businesses and shoppers, have a good day everyone #KeepBrumSafe pic.twitter.com/8RXLHeQpD2
— Retail BID Birmingham (@RetailBID) September 12, 2020
Despite the campaign, a local lockdown was deemed necessary with the announcement made on 11 September 2020…
BREAKING; Birmingham lockdown announced as new restrictions unveiled with coronavirus cases rising https://t.co/7eG0ZsSSEa #birminghamlockdown
— Birmingham Live (@birmingham_live) September 11, 2020
Leaving some Twitter users confused…
I’m so confused by the new #birminghamlockdown. Are we allowed to leave the area for work?
— Bernie 🌹🇪🇺 (@BernieRoseO) September 14, 2020
Are these restrictions stopping us meeting in the home or also two households meeting outside/in venues? If anyone has clarity could you let me know #confused #birminghamlockdown
— Zoë (@Zoe_comms) September 11, 2020
Okay Twitter hive mind. My bar has a Birmingham postcode but is in Sutton Coldfield. Anyone know if we’re in the #BirminghamLockdown zone or not?
— Rachel Cooper (@CrackleSays) September 11, 2020
Thankfully Birmingham City Council has stepped in to add some clarity to the new rules, with a new FAQs page…
FROM TODAY: New restrictions for #Birmingham from Tuesday 15 September. #Brum residents will not be able to mix with any other households in private homes or private gardens, except for those in a support bubble. See FAQs here https://t.co/Vjg0skPY95 #KeepBrumSafe pic.twitter.com/mnjxUcTaFP
— Bham City Council (@BhamCityCouncil) September 15, 2020
Although many are still questioning the logic of the new guidelines…
I've just read through the local lockdown advice. It says that I can't travel outside of the affected area but can leave the affected area to go on holiday. So I can't go to dudley zoo for a day visit but if I stay over night its a holiday and thats OK! #birminghamlockdown
— Phillip Peyton (@PhillPeytonavfc) September 14, 2020
#birminghamlockdown don’t see you Family at home brum, it’s nott safe,but don’t worry the bus will be filled with 200 teenagers so you won’t get lonely! 🤷♀️🤦♀️ #losttheplot pic.twitter.com/PQoYhMgARj
— charlie Bannocks (@CBannocks) September 15, 2020
#Birmingham has increased restrictions from tomorrow - but it’s still fine to go to pubs and restaurants with your household or bubble, and go to work, or even go on holiday... I mean, 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ is this a lockdown? #birminghamlockdown #brum #home pic.twitter.com/NNstIztlnH
— Sarah Bremner (@DrSarahBremner) September 14, 2020
And childcare is now proving complex for working families…
As a #Birmingham resident, how do I interpret the childcare rules? My parents look after our kids after school in our home but my understanding is they now cannot as Grandma is not a nanny... #birminghamlockdown #childcare
— Emma Winmill (@emma_winmill) September 14, 2020
What do you think to the new rules?
Image: #KeepBrumSafe Campaign Poster by Birmingham City Council
Article written by Daisy Miceli | Published 15 September 2020
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