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Virus lockdown measures tightened in northern England

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Tougher lockdown measures are in place across parts of northern England after a rise in the rate of coronavirus transmission.

England reported its highest number of new Covid-19 infections in more than a month yesterday. Around 4 million people were ordered not to mix with other households in Greater Manchester, parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire, though they can still go to the pub and to work. "The problem with this virus is that it thrives on the social contact which makes life worth living," Health Secretary Matt Hancock said. "I totally understand the human impact of this but unfortunately that is how the virus passes on." "We can see that second wave in Europe," Hancock said.

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