George Eustice says ‘intensive surveillance’ taking place in areas to determine if restrictions can be lifted on 21 June
Local lockdowns remain a possibility in some parts of England, as “intensive surveillance” continues in areas with high coronavirus rates, a cabinet minister has said.
The environment secretary, George Eustice, told Times Radio there was a “clear road map out of lockdown” with a decision due within weeks on whether lifting of restrictions can go ahead on 21 June.