A number of areas in the North East and North West are likely to be placed under these stricter restrictions, as rates of infection continue to rocket in certain areas.
Liverpool has recorded one of the highest rates of infection in England, most recently with a rate of 598.5 per 100,000.
The metro mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotherham, said on Sunday the city is one of the areas likely to be put under stricter lockdown restrictions.
He said: “Of course, it is very challenging for people.
