Department Of Health
From Friday 23 October, Greater Manchester will be in local COVID alert level: very high.
Local COVID alert level: very high is for areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place. Local COVID alert levels are sometimes called tiers or known as a local lockdown.
The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary, and are based on discussions between central and local government on the package of measures required to drive down transmission.
Affected local areas
The following locations are covered by this additional guidance:
- Bolton
- Bury
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Salford
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Wigan
Business and venues
In addition to the baseline guidance for very-high areas, the following businesses will not be allowed to open in Greater Manchester:
- casinos
- bingo halls
- betting shops
- adult gaming centres
- soft play centres and areas
Financial support
Wherever you live, you may be able to get financial help through the:
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (until 31 October)
- Job Support Scheme (from 1 November)
- New Style Employment and Support Allowance
Last updated 22 October 2020 +show all updates
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Changed 'soft play centres' to 'soft play centres and areas' in the list of businesses and venues that will not be allowed to open.
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First published.