region where cases fell.Health Minister Matt Hancock said the reason was 'largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing'.But with easing of the lockdown rules less than two weeks before the spike in cases - is that assessment fair?The surge in cases came just two weeks after the reopening of large parts of the hospitality sector - with pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and hotels opening their doors on July 4.And some people have questioned whether the government, who have been criticised for poor messaging, are shifting the blame onto members of the community.We spoke to a maths expert, professor in public health, councillor and local MP to find out following the announcement that households can no longer meet.
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