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All the new lockdown restrictions introduced in Bolton following surge in coronavirus cases

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coronavirus cases being reported continues to rise at an alarming rate. The move comes as the local infection rate reached 120 cases per 100,000, meaning Bolton has a higher rate than anywhere in the country.

People aged between 18 and 49-years-old account for the majority of the cases and council leader David Greenhalgh claimed that the increase is "due to the irresponsible actions of a few".

New measures have now been brought in, mostly affecting the hospitality sector, with restaurants and pubs having to drastically altar the way they are run.Get daily updates from Bolton direct to your email inbox with the free MyBolton newsletter.Click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyBolton News'.

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