New data shows the areas in England where the government is keeping an eye on their rate of coronavirus infections. There are a total of 26 towns and cities across the country that are showing a quick rate of new cases so could be subjected to a lockdown unless it improves.
The 'watch list' has been revealed the day after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a local lockdown will be rolled out in parts of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire following a spike in Covid-19 cases.
As many as four million people will no longer be allowed to meet friends and family from other households in private homes, gardens or public spaces.