Preston youths urged 'don't kill granny' as city hits lockdown amid spike in cases among under-30s
Credit: Maverick PhotographyCouncil leaders have now doubled down on warnings to young people in the area after it emerged half of the fresh infections are people aged under 30.
They were today forced to defend their decision after being quizzed on why it is still open after the new rules came into force. But people are still able to meet others in groups up to 6 individuals, or 2 households, in outdoor public places.This is despite Director of Public Health for Lancashire, Sakthi Karunanithi, partially blaming boozers for the surge in cases.
Preston yesterday followed in the footsteps of nearby East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and parts of West Yorkshire, which have all seen strict rules imposed on them.
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