Local restrictions not ruled out as 28 Covid hotspots emerge in England

The 28 areas have more than double the average infection rate (Picture: Picture: PA)A minister has refused to rule out local restrictions in areas with rising infection rates as data suggests there are 28 hotspots across England.
The average number of cases in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since summer, but there have been sharp rises in some areas.According to an analysis by Sky News, there are 28 local authority areas in England, four in Northern Ireland and two in Scotland that have c