Half of local authorities in tier 2 areas covering 17.5 million people have seen an increase in coronavirus cases
More than 17 million people are living in areas under tier 2 restrictions that have seen infection rates rise over the last three weeks, new research has revealed amid growing concerns that councils are struggling to help people with the costs of self-isolation.
With the government due to review the Covid-19 measures across England this week, an assessment of official data found that more than half of councils in which tier 2 restrictions are in place – or “high alert” areas – have seen infection rates rise since the last week of November. The areas cover some 17.5 million people.
