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What it takes for an area to go into local lockdown – and which areas are most at risk? – Chronicle Live
Cases are surging across the region – these are the steps that are followed before restrictions are enforced
It is the measure nobody wants.
But as Covid-19 cases surge, so does talk of local lockdowns around the North East.
Infections rates have doubled or even trebled across our region in the last week.
The worrying increases have been mirrored around Britain. On Sunday, almost 3,000 cases were recorded – the highest level since May.
What does it take for an area to go into local lockdown?
First and foremost, cases must be increasing.
Every North East authority is currently experiencing signif…
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