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UK coronavirus live: Matt Hancock announces new restrictions in north-east of England
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11.56am BST
Hancock says there have been concerning rises in infection rates in some parts of the north east.
Local authorities wrote to him asking for tighter restrictions, he says.
11.55am BST
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, is speaking now.
He says he will explain the new local restrictions, and measures being taken to prepare the NHS for winter.