Coronavirus: Preston young people targeted as lockdown imposed
Young people in Preston are being urged"Don't kill Granny" as new lockdown measures come into force.Adrian Phillips, chief executive of Preston City Council, said it was"alarming to see that the under-30s are contracting it at a significant rate".
They can meet in groups of up to six - or more than six if they are from two households - in outdoor areas such as parks and beer gardens.The restrictions will be reviewed next week, with any changes due to be announced by Friday.in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire came into force on 31 July.
Local officials said the spike was particularly among those living in poor socio-economic conditions, including inner city and rural areas.
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