Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the temporary restrictions will be in place in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and the County Durham council area from midnight due to "concerning rates of infection". Almost two million people in North-east England will be banned from meeting with other households.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that temporary restrictions will be in place in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and the Durham CountyCouncil area effectiveatmidnight tonightdue to "concerning rates of infection." Almost two million people in North-east England will be banned from meeting with other households.
