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Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham warns lockdown restrictions are being eased too soon

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Andy Burnham has joined a number of scientific advisors in arguing that the UK government's easing of the lockdown restrictions is happening too soon.

From Monday, schools will reopen along with some non-essential shops, and up to six people will be allowed to meet in a group.

But the Greater Manchester mayor told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme on Saturday that releasing measures is 'premature.' He said: “I think we have arrived at quite a dangerous moment. “This is premature, this easing of the lockdown. “Test and trace is not fully operational and it should be, in my view, before these steps are taken.” Referring to the coronavirus infection rate, Mr Burnham added: “The R number… is still quite high.” His comments come as Professor John

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