East Ridings council leader writes to Boris Johnson, asks for more Covid support
The leader of East Ridings Council has written to the Prime-Minister asking for more support in dealing with rising coronavirus cases
The leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council has written to the Prime-Minister to ask for extra support in dealing with coronavirus cases.
Councillor Richard Burton said: "During this difficult time, it is vital that the East Riding and Hull continue to work together to drive down infection rates.
He's warned that the council will need additional support if it's going to make the best use of new lateral flow tests, that can return results in under an hour.
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Three out of the four authorities are in the top 20 areas suffering the highest levels of infection rates.
The council says "additional resources and support are required if the hospitals are not to be overrun."
It come after the Government agreed to meet with leaders in Hull, where coronavirus rates are still the highest in the UK.
The Prime-Minister's also hinted that the army could be seen on the streets of East Yorkshire, giving out tests.