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Birmingham could be in lockdown by end of the week after infections spike

Justin Varney Britain Birmingham record outbreak testing infection

08.09.2020 - 19:59

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Birmingham could face tough lockdown measures following a worrying surge in new cases. Britain's second city has seen its infection rate rocket to 62.4 cases per 100,000 - more than double its figure of 28.1 the week before, according to latest NHS data.

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said in light of the "very notable increase" in positive tests in both Birmingham and neighbouring Solihull, further restrictions were now "very, very likely".

Stressing no final decisions had yet been made, he added the "simplest form of restriction would be city-wide". Public health and city chiefs have grown increasingly worried in recent days by the rise with Birmingham's public health director Dr Justin Varney telling the BBC he was concerned by the

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