From Saturday 19 December 2020, Woking Borough and the majority of Surrey (excluding Waverley) moved to the Very High COVID-19 alert level. This is the highest national restriction which is implemented in areas with a very high or very rapidly rising level of infections.
The decision to move an area into a higher tier is based on a number of indicators, including the overall infection rate, the rate in the over 60s, and the pressure on the NHS.
Main restrictions
The Tier 3 restrictions mean that:
- You can only mix households (in groups of up to 6) in outdoor spaces, such as parks and the countryside, and not in private gardens.
- You must not mix with anyone you don’t live with (or who aren’t in your support bubble) in any indoor setting.
- All hospitality venues such as bars, pubs and cafés must shut. They can open for takeaway only.
- Indoor entertainment venues, such as theatres and cinemas, must close.
- Accommodation, such as hotels and B&Bs, must close.
- You should avoid travelling outside your area, including for overnight stays, other than where necessary, such as for work, education or medical treatment. If travelling to a lower tier area, you should continue to follow Tier 3 rules and must not stay with anyone you do not live with elsewhere in the UK, or visit their home (unless you share a support bubble).
Read the detailed Tier 3 restrictions and rules
Tier 3 infographic
Download a copy of the Tier 3 restrictions infographic
Hands. Space. Face. To keep Woking safe.
To help reduce infections, residents should continue to follow guidance on:
- wearing face coverings
- social distancing
- working from home where possible
- considering alternative travel options, such as walking and cycling, and avoiding peak travel times if using public transport.
More information
How to book a Coronavirus test