Millions set for stricter Covid-19 measurespublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2020
We're expecting more news about tiers this afternoon, with a good chance several areas in the West Midlands could see stricter measures introduced.
Five of the seven NHS regions in England are currently reporting a record number of Covid-19 hospital patients, including the Midlands.
Last night, A&E doctor Punith Kempegowda tweeted a photo of ambulances queuing outside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital waiting to offload patients:
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