Local lockdowns possible in England if Covid rates rise, says minister

George Eustice says intensive surveillance' taking place in areas to determine if restrictions can be lifted on 21 June

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Local lockdowns remain a possibility in some parts of England, as intensive surveillance" continues in areas with high coronavirus rates, a cabinet minister has said.

The environment secretary, George Eustice, told Times Radio there was a clear roadmap out of lockdown" with a decision due within weeks on whether the last stage of lifting of restrictions can go ahead on 21 June.