Council powers over calling a local lockdown are still to be thrashed out as the NHS’ test and trace system is formally launched.
Under the system announced by health and social care secretary, Matt Hancock, this afternoon, anyone who has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will be informed and asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days.
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