Andy Burnham has slammed health secretary Matt Hancock for the way the government has announced a string of new coronavirus restrictions affecting Greater Manchester.The region’s mayor says the approach has kept local leaders in the dark and led to ‘anxiety and confusion’ among residents.He said he fears ministers are in danger of ‘losing the public’ and is calling for a return to daily briefings led by expert scientists and medics.Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Burnham said it was critical the government won back people’s confidence before the winter, warning that 'lives are at stake'.He said: “I think this is urgently needed, we have to win back the public trust and boost public understanding of some of the.