Which tier are you in? Full list of areas that have changed alert level today

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Latest coronavirus infection data shows cases are rising in 90 per cent of England's towns and cities - after it was announced more areas are being plunged into Tiers 3 and 4.

direct to your inboxA series of changes have been announced to Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 in England. Health Secretary Matt Hancock lead a Downing Street press conference on Wednesday (December 23) on the coronavirus situation across the UK.

a second new coronavirus variant from South Africa has been identified in the UK. Both cases have been linked to contacts of travellers who came from the country in the last two weeks.It is believed to be “more transmissible” than the strain identified in September and has “mutated further”, Hancock said.

Christmas plans hang in the balance.Mr Hancock is expected to update the country on efforts to contain Covid as a new strain ravages the country as scientists demand urgent clampdowns to contain it.A Health Official said: “Ministers have met today to assess what further action may be needed to address the rise in cases driven by the new variant.“The Health Secretary will provide an update at a Downing Street press conference at 3pm.”A Sage scientist warned on Tuesday that the UK is heading towards a "human disaster" unless there's a full New Year lockdown with Tier 4 everywhere.And it has also been rumoured that plans are in place to plunge large parts of England into Tier 4 from as early as Boxing Day.Tier 4 restrictions mean residents

With the rate of new cases of Covid-19 rising in nine out of 10 local authorities across England, some parts of the country might be about to see a change to their alert level.

direct to your inboxEmergency Tier 4 rules will come into force in areas of England, it has been announced.All current Tier 3 areas in London and South East, will be moved into the new, more restrictive tier, just days after being placed under 'very high' alert.This will be a big blow to millions as it comes just days before the new five-day 'Christmas window' was due to come into force across the UK.It comes after chief medical officer Professor Christ Whitty issued a statement on a new variant of the virus in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent. He said the UK has informed the World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus, which was first mentioned by Matt Hancock on Monday, can spread more rapidly.

Millions will be placed under the toughest Covid-19 rules from today, as changes to tiers kick in.

direct to your inboxFour of the areas which will be allowed to stay under Tier 2 Covid rules have a higher infection rate than every part of Greater Manchester.Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today that Greater Manchester would remain in Tier 3, dashing hopes that rules would be relaxed for the hospitality industry over Christmas.He also revealed that some council areas in the south east of England would be moved up from Tier 2 to Tier 3 after a rise in coronavirus cases.However, some areas which have not had the stricter rules imposed - and will remain in Tier 2 - currently have higher infection rates than every area in Greater Manchester.Northampton is the council area with the highest infection rate among those that will still be

direct to your inboxThree boroughs in Greater Manchester have lower coronavirus infection rates than the areas taken out of Tier 3 by Matt Hancock today.The Health Secretary revealed that Bristol and North Somerset are the only places in the country which will be moved down into Tier 2 and have the toughest restrictions lifted.The neighbouring council areas in the south west have both seen a drop in infection rates similar to that of Greater Manchester since early November.But some parts of our region now have infection rates which are lower than both Bristol and North Somerset.According to the latest statistics, Trafford, Stockport and Tameside all have rates lower than the two areas which will be moved to Tier 2.In Bristol the rate for

Wetherspoons is selling real ales for just 99p in parts of England that are entering Tier 3 restrictions. Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday announced that the whole of London will face the toughest coronavirus measures from Wednesday at 12am, along with areas in Essex and Hertfordshire.

An extra 10 million Britons face tougher Covid-19 restrictions as the government announced London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will plunge into Tier 3.

direct to your inbox Large areas of the south of England including London will now be plunged into Tier three coronavirus restrictions following an announcement from the government. It comes after several regions have seen a “very sharp, exponential rises” in cases, said Matt Hancock in his speech to the House of Commons on Monday.

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 217 ahead of expected tier changes in parts of England.

direct to your inboxThe government has announced a ‘landmark’ rule change that will make it easier for gay and bisexual men to donate blood in England.Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock today (December 14) announced new criteria would be introduced in the summer where anyone who has had one sexual partner and who have been with their sexual partner for more than three months will be eligible to give blood.The criteria will apply to anyone regardless of their gender, their partner’s gender, or the kind of sex they have.“This landmark change to blood donation is safe and it will allow many more people, who have previously been excluded by donor selection criteria, to take the opportunity to help save lives,” Mr Hancock said."This

London and Essex are among the areas at risk of being bumped up to Tier 3 when the Government reviews England's local lockdown system next week.

begun its coronavirus vaccination programme today.Matt Hancock told MPs last week that the health service was ready to administer vaccines following the news that the UK regulator has approved the Pfizer vaccine candidate for use.He described it as a 'monumental step forward' in the country's response to the pandemic.The first vaccinations will be administered at NHS hubs in hospitals across the country.The NHS has published a list of around 50 trusts which will provide vaccination hubs, which you can find below.The list was published in a letter sent out by to health officials last month.It states: "All Trusts will need to have a plan to vaccinate their workforce.