Lockdown reimposed in Greater Manchester areas in latest U-turn
by Helen Pidd and Josh Halliday from on (#57MZH)
Restrictions return in Bolton and Trafford just 12 hours after they were lifted
The government has reimposed crude, blanket" lockdown restrictions on half a million people in Greater Manchester just 12 hours after they were lifted after a rise in infections.
The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said Trafford and Bolton would remain under enhanced restrictions banning gatherings in homes and gardens following a significant change in the level of infection rates over the last few days".
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