A city is in the midst of a "perfect storm" as most Covid restrictions are lifted, its mayor says.
Marvin Rees says he is concerned about the "precarious position" in Bristol, where cases are at their highest level since the pandemic began.
He added: "We have to take our city into our own hands and continue with that behaviour that keeps ourselves, our families and our communities safe." pgslot
The Prime Minister has said it is the "right moment" to ease restrictions.
The number of cases of coronavirus in Bristol is the highest it has ever been with 672 per 100,000, well above the rate for England overall of 425. It currently has the 24th highest rate in England.
Mr Rees said: "We're concerned at the way the national approach has been taken... in Bristol we are facing what someone has described as a perfect storm, our numbers are going up, the national restrictions are being loosened at the same time, and we have people moving about so much more which creates the conditions for the virus to transmit.
"We are asking people in Bristol to continue to presume to wear a face covering... continue to keep your distance, keep up with the personal hygiene, hand washing, and if possible meet in open spaces, and if meeting indoors, meet in well-ventilated places."
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