England and Wales polling watchdog has recommended delaying May's local elections until the autumn to "mitigate" the impact of coronavirus.
The Electoral Commission said there were "growing risks to the delivery of the polls", with the number of infections in the outbreak rising.
Mayoral and local elections are due to take place on 7 May in England.
Constitution Minister Chloe Smith said the government was still "working to facilitate" them.
She added: "We continue to work closely with those delivering the elections, while being guided by the evidence and latest advice from medical experts."
Voting is also due to take place on 7 May in England and Wales for police and crime commissioners. |
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