Q & A: what the new Covid rules mean for north-west England and Yorkshire

What are the new restrictions coming in on Tuesday and whom do they apply to?Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTougher coronavirus restrictions have been announced in large parts ofnorth-west England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands from Tuesday, as the UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, refused to rule out a national lockdown in the face of surging infections.But with specific rules already in place in many parts of the country, understanding local lockdowns has become increasingly difficult. Here we break down what the new restrictions are and who they apply to.Continue reading...
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