Leicester’s blockade has caused “confusion and alarm” from critics – BBC News

The Prime Minister has defended the decision to reinstate the blockade in the city of Leicester, after the government criticized the crisis for creating treatment and causing confusion and alarm. Critics say the main questions about the measures have not been answered. The most severe blockade was announced after a surge in coronavirus cases in the city. The rest of the blockades in England are quiet. Schools in Leicester must be closed to most children and non-essential shops must be closed for at least two weeks. It is only essential to get to and from the city. Leicester is the first major site in the UK to deal with a local blockade. It is a recurring response in countries and cities in the UK in the coming months to tackle the localized peaks of infection. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten Sian Lloyd, Science Editor David Shukman and Navtej Johal. Subscribe HERE .

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