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The Spinners Quarter development in Pendleton was officially unveiled recently with Salford ’s city mayor cutting the ribbon. The event marks a milestone for Lovell Together, the joint venture between Lovell Partnerships and Together Housing Group.

Fears of 'another lockdown Christmas' have sparked debate among Manchester Evening News readers.

Christmas lockdown, and said that the public must wear masks and work from home if they want to prevent a Christmas lockdown.Professor Peter Openshaw, a member of SAGE, has said that current death rates are "unacceptable", and the public must take action immediately.Several trade unions including the TUC, Usdaw, Unison, Unite, the GMB, and Aslef, who together represent more than 3 million workers, have issued a joint statement calling for a return to home working, as well as a mask mandate.They claim that there are "hundreds" of outbreaks in workplaces across the country, with cases and deaths continuing to soar.Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Professor Openshaw said: "I'm very fearful that we're going to have another lockdown Christmas if we

One of the government's scientific advisers has said he fears 'another lockdown Christmas' following an 'unacceptable' lack of action amid rising coronavirus case numbers.

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holidays "within limits" this summer according to a leading expert, while ministers said the travel green list will be "coming soon". Peter Openshaw - Professor of Experimental Medicine at Imperial College London - said it was vital people do not drop their guard because there are likely to be further outbreaks of coronavirus.

holidays "within limits" this summer, a leading expert has claimed, while ministers said the travel green list will be coming soon.However, Peter Openshaw, Professor of Experimental Medicine at Imperial College London, said it was vital people do not drop their guard because there are likely to be further outbreaks of coronavirus.Prof Openshaw, who is also a member of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nertag), told the Andrew Marr Show on Sunday the UK needed to be cautious and prepare.When asked if people will be able to start going on holiday, he said: "Yes, within limits."It's so important that we do not drop our guard completely."We know it's perfectly likely there will be further outbreaks unless we use

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A top scientist has said he would feel "comfortable" having a pint inside a well-ventilated pub because such venues are highly unlikely to extensively spread Covid-19.

"hard lockdown" if people don't obey the new "Rule of Six", a top government advisor has warned. Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine, Imperial College London, says a “trickle” of cases can turn into a “cascade” – and he adds the country must act fast as even a delay of just a few days could potentially be "dangerous".

coronavirus spiralling out of control in the UK again.Professor Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London said that a delay of even a few days is potentially "dangerous" as a "trickle of cases" can turn into a "cascade."He said that if people don't abide by the "rule of six" laws that come into effect in England tomorrow (Monday September 14), the country faces going back into a "hard lockdown."Prof Openshaw, who is a member of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) which advises the government on the threat posed by new and emerging respiratory viruses, said if the virus is in care homes it will inevitably lead to hospital admissions and deaths.Get the latest updates from

Brits face a new 'hard' coronavirus lockdown if they don't obey the new rule of six, a top professor has warned.

Covid-19 and follow the rules, a professor who advised the Government has warned.Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine, Imperial College London, said a "trickle" of cases can turn into a "cascade" if restrictions such as the new rule of six are ignored.He raised concern after worrying increases in the spread of the lethal virus including in some care homes and among younger people.Speaking on Sky's Ridge On Sunday, he said: "We know that these are very vulnerable pockets. It's not just in the younger people, it’s starting to appear in people more vulnerable and that inevitably is going to be followed by hospital admissions and deaths so we need to act quickly.“And this isn't a game.

A coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out in the UK nine months from now - with trials hoping to report 'positive' results before Christmas, a leading scientist has said.

Health bosses are desperately hunting for hidden coronavirus patients who are passing the disease to others without realising.