Fun things to do amid new Covid-19 measures in Greater Manchester

the Manchester Evening News understands.

published by NHS England, includes hospital discharges from March 20,  the first day of national lockdown, until August 9.

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, August 16 is:The latest figures come as the government announced that the region-wide lockdown restrictions would continue in Greater Manchester.The rules means people from different households can't meet in each other's gardens or homes.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories

Here are all the rules in the region.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -subscribe here. And you canfollow us on Facebook here.

Greater Manchester's biggest breweries and pub chains have pleaded with punters to behave responsibly as the region's local lockdown measures continue.The government announced today that restrictions on social gatherings will continue for at least another week, banning people from meeting members of other households indoors - including inside pubs and bars.Groups of up to six people from any number of households - or larger groups from no more than two households - are still allowed to socialise

hereThere could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent

concerns remain about lifting restrictions in Wigan, where the infection rate remains the lowest in Greater Manchester.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Tuesday, August 11 is:In total six people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,425, NHS England said on Tuesday.The patients were aged between 46 and 96 and all had known underlying health conditions.Eight deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.The region with the highest number of

hereIn total, more than 46,000 people have died nationally.The six deaths came in the North East and Yorkshire (2) and the South East (4) regions.NHS England said on Monday there had been no new deaths in the North West reguion.Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, August 8 stands at:Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 253Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures often sometimes include previously uncounted deaths

Matt Hancock's announcement last Thursday. He said that people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire have been banned from meeting each other inside their homes or gardens following a spike in coronavirus cases.

coronavirus in each borough. But at the start of what would have been the summer holidays, what does this mean in terms of travel? Can Mancunians still go on a day trip this summer? Will we be able to visit the beach with the kids? Or do we have to stay local?This is what you need to know about travelling out of the area during the Greater Manchester local lockdown.Yes, people in Greater Manchester can travel out of the area to visit the beach.

despite Greater Manchester's rising infection rates.The Prime Minister has said that shielding will still end this weekend despite the local lockdown - for everyone except those in Blackburn or Darwen and other high risk areas of the country. But people in Greater Manchester who have been shielding told the Manchester Evening News they would either continue as they were - or venture out reluctantly only because they no longer have the Government's protection and have to go to work.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded at hospitals in Greater Manchester today. The region's hospital death toll now stands at 2,140, the latest NHS figures show.Nationally, four new deaths of people with COVID-19 in hospitals have been announced but none in the entire north west region.The four patients were aged between 78 and 84 and all had underlying health conditions.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that different households CAN meet as long as they maintain social distancing.But as a rule, t he new measures means people will be banned from meeting each other inside their homes or in gardens, and prevents members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues.

It says two households, or up to six people from multiple households, can still meet in outdoor public places 'such as parks' for childcare.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 hereWe asked parents to explain how the new ruling affected them and we were inundated with comments on our Facebook page.Many fear what might happen to their jobs if they have to take time off to

The show has confirmed that as the restrictions in the region don’t affect the workplace, and with health and safety measures already in place that are working well on the set at Trafford Wharf, it won't bring any changes to how they are currently filming.

coronavirus cases, more than four million people will face tighter measures - including in parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire.

coronavirus cases. The new measures were announced in a series of tweets on Thursday evening by health secretary Matt Hancock The revised restrictions also prevent members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues.