Health
Oldham may face full lockdown after Covid cases double – The Guardian
Sudden rise in infection rate means bars, restaurants and gyms might have to close again
The Greater Manchester town of Oldham is on the brink of being placed into a full lockdown after its number of coronavirus cases nearly doubled despite restrictions on social contact.
Katrina Stephens, director of public health for Oldham council, said officials were discussing with central government the closure of bars, restaurants and gyms in the town following a sudden increase in the infection rate.
Oldham now has the highest infection rate in England after the number of new cases nearly …
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