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Coronavirus: Birmingham lockdown restrictions increased

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Households in Birmingham have been banned from mixing in new lockdown measures announced following a spike in coronavirus cases.
The rate of infection has more than doubled in the city in a week to 90.3 cases per 100,000.
The measures also cover neighbouring Sandwell and Solihull, affecting more than 1.6 million people in total.
The restrictions will begin on Tuesday, it was announced at a regional meeting of council leaders.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "We never take these decisions lightly but social gatherings can spread the virus quickly and we need residents to abide by the new rules to break the chains of transmission."
Under the new rules, people are banned from meeting others who are not in their household or support bubble, indoors or in private gardens.  
Birmingham City Council confirmed people could still go out to shops, restaurants and other venues, in a maximum group of six from more than one household, but told people to be "vigilant".
Council leader Ian Ward said data showed "the infection rate has risen mainly due to social interactions, particularly private household gatherings".
Following earlier confusion around restrictions for the hospitality sector, Mr Ward tweeted: "To clarify the situation, we have now agreed with government that the household restrictions which will come into force next Tuesday will not affect the hospitality sector (bars restaurants and cafes)."
He said: "You can continue to go to restaurants and pubs in a maximum group of six so that would allow you to meet another household.
"The reason for this difference is the data and information is telling us it's household gatherings together in one home where they are spreading the virus."
West Midlands mayor Andy Street said the restrictions were not about "prevention of schools, workplaces, transport" but about mixing of households.
The new rules on household mixing in the three areas will run alongside wider restrictions coming into force in England on Monday, banning social gatherings of more than six people.

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