coronavirus. This is exactly what he told MPs about the local lockdown in Leicester - which has essentially been extended for a fortnight as the rate of coronavirus infection has not fallen enough for it to be lifted.Mr Hancock said:"Mr Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on our action against coronavirus and the decisions we’ve been taking throughout the day today to determine what we need in Leicester."We continue our determined fight against this invisible killer."The number of new cases yesterday was 642, lower than when lockdown began."And according to the latest figures, the number of deaths in all settings is down to 66."We are successfully turning the tide."And part of this success lies in our ability to take.
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