What do people in Tameside think about the rapidly rising covid levels in the borough?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSitting on a bench outside Ashton-under-Lyne's historic market hall, Kelsie Harris is discussing her fears about the impact further lockdown measures could have.In recent weeks Tameside's infection rate has soared.From 29.6 infections per 100,000 people in the week ending August 22, to 72 in the seven days to September 9.Only Bolton - at 131 - has a higher rate in Greater Manchester.Bolton has been put under harsher lockdown measures by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, with restaurants and pubs ordered to operate as takeaway only.And on Tuesday leaders in Tameside are warning resident they need to take action to avoid following in Bolton’s footsteps.Kelsie, 21, thinks that would beShe said: "Hopefully they won't have to put more restrictions.
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