Coronavirus: Preston added to lockdown area after spike in infection rate

Independent Friday, 7 August 2020 ()
A local lockdown will be imposed on Preston at midnight tonight after a spike in the number of coronavirus cases.
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News video: Preston on verge of lockdown

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 Preston is on the verge of lockdown after a rise in Covid-19 cases wererecorded in the city. Lancashire's director for public health expects rulessimilar to Greater Manchester's to come into effect. Preston recorded 49 newcases of coronavirus in the week to July 31, more than double the week before.