The level of Covid-19 infections continues to fall across Greater Manchester neighbourhoods, with some areas seeing fewer than ten cases.
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Plan B measures mandated to stop the spread of Omicron have been scrapped nationally this week.
Legislation, voted for by MPs prior to Christmas, has now expired - meaning that rules such a face coverings and Covid passes will no longer be in force.
However, boroughs across Greater Manchester are keeping the measures as guidance. These are the rules each borough has in place:
Schools and universities across the city are expected to continue requiring students to wear face coverings while in corridors – but not in classrooms
The local authority is also asking people to continue wearing face coverings in crowded spaces and on public transport even when it is no longer compulsory
Trafford’s public health bosses have encouraged the wearing of face masks in public settings to continue as ‘good hygiene practice’, after the legal requirement to wear them comes to an end.
Acting Director for Public Health in Trafford, Helen Gollins, said: “I think it’s important that we remember that the pandemic isn’t over. People haven’t been as unwell with Omicron as they were with Delta, but Delta is still circulating.
“We’re still seeing people who are poorly, so we need to continue to be cautious and we need to continue with our covid secure actions.”
She encouraged people out and about in busy public spaces to continue wearing face coverings, work from home if feeling ill (even if they test negative), maintain hand hygiene and social distancing and continue to ensure ventilation in indoor settings.
Councillor Jude Wells, Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Care & Health, said: “Stockport is promoting the national guidance to ensure all residents have the latest information.
"This includes in education settings, however, we will
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