Confusing, bitty... bizarre: Latest Greater Manchester lockdown changes leave people utterly baffled - let US clear things up

coronavirus tests were recorded in a week in Greater Manchester for the first time, the latest figures show.

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise sharply across most of Greater Manchester with all ten boroughs now at the highest level of alert for the first time.Stockport and Trafford have now recorded an infection rate of more than 50 cases per 100,000 people in the local population - it's the first time the two boroughs have reached that milestone since the height of the pandemic in April.Manchester has also seen a significant rise in cases, registering 100 positive tests for three days in a

coronavirus cases per 100,000 people, the latest figures for Greater Manchester show.

the total number of positive cases in Greater Manchester increased by more than 50 per cent in one day.There were 576 positive cases confirmed in the region on Wednesday, compared with 374 on Tuesday.But that is likely to have been caused by the backlog of tests that have been taken that took longer to produce a result.A more accurate guide to the bigger picture is the infection rate.Our latest analysis of the data shows that Oldham is still seeing an increase in cases, but the infection rate

coronavirus cases for every local authority area in England. Bolton  - which is currently under stricter measures than its neighbouring boroughs - still has the highest rate of infection in the country.

According to the latest figures, the number of coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester has increased by around 50 per cent in one day.

Police and firefighters are to be used as contact tracers in bid to dodge Greater Manchester lockdown.The proposals are contained in a letter sent to Matt Hancock by the mayor today Greater Manchester plans to use the police and fire service to track down thousands of people being missed by the national test and trace service as it seeks to stave off any kind of ‘blanket lockdown’. It also wants to provide its own temporary ‘self isolation’ fund for people who cannot afford to stay at home due

There may be a hint of an Indian summer on the way to Manchester in the next few days, but there's no getting away from the fact that the seasons are well and truly changing.The leaves across the region are beginning to turn, heralding the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.For people who love the cosier, cooler months, the chill in the air and the reddening of the leaves will be a welcome change.Greater Manchester is often at its prettiest at this time of year, when the trees turn

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

Salford has entered coronavirus red alert after the number of new infections in the city increased.

Stockport and Wigan are now aligned with the national advice, Bolton has had its restrictions tightened, with Oldham remaining in special measures, with the Department of Health insisting the rate infection is “still too high” to lift lockdown.

but the government decided to keep the restrictions in place at the last minute following a surge in cases.Stricter restrictions that prevent the mixing of different households both indoors and outdoors will remain in Oldham.However, casinos, skating rinks, conference centres and the other venues and services listed above will be allowed to reopen in Oldham along with other boroughs of Greater Manchester.Stockport and Wigan remain the only two boroughs in Greater Manchester to have their local

The coronavirus infection rate in Bolton is continuing to rise at an alarming rate.Cases are soaring in the town as the rate of infection nears 70 per 100,000 people, in the week ending August 30.The borough is on red alert and has now overtaken Oldham as the Covid-19 hotspot in Greater Manchester, for two days in a row.There were 200 new cases of the virus recorded in Bolton in the last seven days, an increase of 270 per cent from the week before.The town has been ordered to stay in local

near 100 per cent increase in case numbers in the last week - Old Trafford and Firswood were hotspots. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions here An interactive map  shows the number of positive Cocid test results in each neighbourhood across the country.

'sudden, concerning and unpredicted', has prompted council and health leaders to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning. Separate government figures show there were 40 new cases recorded on Thursday in Bolton.

both boroughs are due to be released from local lockdown.The boroughs, along with Tameside, have seen a marked increase in cases - all three areas are in the 'amber zone' for infection rates.A total of 272 positive coronavirus cases were added in Greater Manchester today.Cases have doubled week on week in Bolton (in the week ending Aug 28).

Manchester Evening News understands. A senior source confirmed the news, which was later announced by the government on Friday evening.It means people will soon be able to visit friends and family members in different households and more businesses will be able to reopen in the town.

The government has announced that more boroughs of Greater Manchester are following Wigan out of local lockdown after the latest review.Today, health secretary Matt Hancock announced that Trafford, Stockport and Bolton would be released from the additional measures covering the majority of Greater Manchester, and other areas of the north.It comes after restrictions were lifted in Wigan bringing the borough in line with the rest of England from Wednesday (August 26) after last week's

Manchester Evening New that the borough will no longer be subject to the extra regulations which have applied to the region for the past month.The government is yet to confirm when the change will come into effect.It means people living in the borough will once again be allowed to socialise in groups of up to two households indoors.They will also be able to stay overnight at somebody else’s home - but must try to social distance.The relaxation means they can also book close contact services such