By Press Association 2021
Hospitals in England are dealing with a higher number of Covid-19 patients now than at the April peak of the first wave (Ben Birchall/PA)
Pressure is growing for the toughest coronavirus restrictions to be expanded across the country in the face of increasing strain on hospitals in England where the number of Covid-19 patients is at its highest ever level during the pandemic.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce any changes to tier areas in a statement to the Commons on Wednesday.
With case rates rising in all regions of England, and record patient numbers, any changes are likely to involve areas moving up a tier rather than down.
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