Downing Street hints at fresh restrictions for pubs and restaurants and say government 'considering range of options'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukcoronavirus infection rates continue to soar in cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle. Yesterday, The Times reported that the PM has already signed off on the new lockdown, which will affect around 10 million people in the north.But Downing Street has declined to respond directly to the claims.Instead, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We are seeing coronavirus cases rise across the entire country but they are rising faster in the North East and the North West."We are keeping the data under close review and we are considering a range of options to reduce the spread of the virus in order to protect communities and to protect the NHS."Asked about infections in hospitality in England as Scotland prepares to introduce.
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