Oldham feared to be on brink of 'catastrophic' coronavirus lockdown

Exclusive: council leader warns move would be ‘premature’ but could happen in next 48 hours * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage Oldham in Greater Manchester is 48 hours away from potentially being ordered into a “catastrophic” and “premature” local lockdown, its council leader has warned. Ministers are expected to decide on Thursday whether to order the closure of the town’s bars, restaurants and gyms in the first local lockdown in England since hospitality businesses reopened last month. Continue reading...
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