Coronavirus: Lockdown eased in Wigan and parts of Lancashire

Lockdown rules are easing in Wigan, the only borough in Greater Manchester where extra restrictions imposed just under a month ago have been lifted. Rossendale and parts of Blackburn with Darwen, in Lancashire, have also had restrictions eased, the Department for Health and Social care said. Wigan Council leader David Molyneux, thanked residents for being 'responsible, patient and kind'. Tighter rules were reintroduced after a regional increase in Covid-19 cases. Mr Molyneux said residents had 'done their bit to reduce the spread of the virus.' 'I know it hasn't been easy but by working together and following the rules we've managed to keep our loved ones safe,' he said.