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
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.
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