Lockdown reimposed in Greater Manchester areas in latest U-turn

Restrictions return in Bolton and Trafford just 12 hours after they were liftedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe 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”.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 2, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Pidd and Josh Halliday Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Science UK news Greater Manchester North of England Andy Burnham Matt Hancock Bolton Source Type: news