New UK town 'faces imminent lockdown' after spike in coronavirus cases

Hartlepool could face 'imminent' new lockdown restrictions after a worrying spike in new coronavirus infections. The leader of the town's council has described it as a 'wake up call' and warned that further restrictions may follow. Hartlepool was this week added to a government watchlist after 51 cases were confirmed in seven days - up from 22 the previous week. Shane Moore, leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, described the new figures as 'extremely worrying'. Care homes have been advised to suspend family visits to protect the vulnerable