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Coronavirus spike could see first local lockdown in days as cases surge in Leicester

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A wave of coronavirus infections in Leicester could see the UK's first local lockdown brought in within days. Health Secretary Matt Hancock is said to be "examining" the legislation needed for a shutdown after the city reported 658 new cases in the fortnight to June 16, the Sunday Times reports.

A source has told the paper Mr Hancock is considering "all options" to bring the flare-up under control. It comes after food manufacturer Samworth Brothers confirmed that a "handful" of staff at its Leicester sandwich factory had contracted the deadly bug.

Other cases have been reported at a Sainsbury's supermarket, according to the Sun, while five schools have also closed. Andrew Bridgen, the Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, said it

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