Local MP Jacob Young said he thought the Tees Valley would take the step within the coming days after figures showed the region had one of the UK’s highest infection rates

Teesside could be put into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions within 48 hours as cases there continue to surge.

Local MP Jacob Young said he thought the Tees Valley will take the measures in the coming days.

The Redcar MP said: “I think it’s quite likely.

“Last week we were taking part in Tier 3 talks, it looked like cases were levelling off and those talks were paused.

“Those talks will be restarted in the very near future.

“I wouldn’t be surprised to see Tier 3 restrictions in place within the next week or so.