Parts of England to remain in tighter coronavirus lockdown
by Helen Pidd North of England editor from World news | The Guardian on (#56XA5)
Restrictions to continue in Leicester and large areas of northern England due to rise in cases
Millions of people in northern England and Leicester will remain under tighter lockdown for a third week as coronavirus infection rates continue to climb sharply in some districts, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced.
The decision was taken by Matt Hancock, the health secretary, alongside local leaders after cases continued to rise in most affected areas despite a fortnight of enhanced restrictions.
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