hereMr Hancock said: "We've put in place targeted local measures so we can come down hard where it emerges."In summer, we were able to relax measures, but now it is spreading more, we've had to act," he said.On Friday, he announced new rules for the North West.
Mr Hancock said Liverpool has 120 cases per 100,000 population and Warrington has 100 cases per 100,000.“We know from experience that local action can work when local communities come together to follow the rules, tackle the virus and keep themselves safe," Mr Hancock said.He said hospitality will shut at 10pm as a result of the curfew there and two households should not mix, unless they are in a support bubble.
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