COVID-19: Confusion in Bolton over government advice over the Indian variant

Residents in Bolton have found government advice over the Indian variant confusing and unclear.

There was concern local lockdowns were being imposed "by stealth" after the government's website changed its COVID guidance over the last few days for eight councils without announcing it, saying people should not travel in or out of the areas unless necessary.

The government has since backtracked on its advice.

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