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'As much of the country as possible' should go into Tier 4, says health official Some hospital trusts are reporting up to three times the number of Covid-19 patients as at the peak of the first wave The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Join the Secret Elves to get first access to our exclusive reviews of the must-have products this yearInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offe...

Changes to Tier systems announced tomorrow as East Lancashire looks set to plunge into Tier 4 'lockdown' The Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to outline changes to the tier system in Lancashire when he addresses the House of Commons tomorrow afternoon.   It is looking increasingly likely that Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley could be upgraded from Tier 3 to 4 as many more areas across the country could also be placed under tougher coronavirus restrictions. Mr Hancock will address the recalled House of Commons after MPs have passed key legislation on ...

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Pressure is growing for the expansion of the toughest coronavirus restrictions in the face of increasing strain on hospitals in England where the number of patients has surpassed the April peak of the first wave. Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce any changes to tier areas in a statement to the Commons on Wednesday. An expert adviser to the Government said national coronavirus restrictions are needed to prevent a “catastrophe” amid rising infections, and the head of an organisation representing health trusts said “as much of the country as possible” should go into the ha...

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 ris...