Greater Manchester mayor reacts to new lockdown measures in region - his plea is simple

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

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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.

it recorded the highest daily infection rate in England, at more than 100 cases per 100,000, and leaders are openly worried about it becoming ‘another Leicester’. By contrast, Wigan has remained in single digits, roughly flat at around seven cases per 100,000.

Trafford has seen the most marked decline in the infection rate in the first week of local lockdown. The chart shows that cases rose rapidly in the middle of July but actually peaked a couple of days before the new restrictions were brought in on July 30.

hereA dry thunderstorm is one that produces thunder and lightning, but most or all of its precipitation evaporates before reaching the ground."Very strange, magical silent lightning happening over Manchester", said Dan Lord on Twitter - alongside a video showing repeated silent lightning flashes."Some cracking #lightning in #manchester tonight! No thunder yet though. My grainy code doesn't do it justice!", wrote Phil Young."Constant lighting where I am near Manchester.

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.

legislation to enforce new lockdown rules in Greater Manchester was published. It allows the police to fine people £100 for entering someone’s house or garden, with certain exceptions.However it doesn’t appear to include any legal restrictions on going to the pub, despite more restrictive advice being issued last week.

effective from Friday following a spike in coronavirus cases in the region.But, as the Manchester Evening News reported, the laws needed to make the rules legally enforceable weren't implemented at the same time.It's only today, five days after the restrictions were introduced, that the legislation has finally been put in place.Guidance published on Friday stated that it would be against the law for people from different households to meet in a private home or garden, unless they are part of a

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.

announced new lockdown measures for Greater Manchester on Thursday night, confusion followed.That focused to a large extent on what exactly the measures were - but also the reasoning. Many have questioned the rationale for the new limits, from the geographical footprint to the timing and the data that triggered the move.

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.

1. Go for a walkWe know it's likely you've been for more walks during lockdown than in all the rest of your time on the planet.But why not use this opportunity to get a few more under your trekking belt?Manchester is only a stone's throw away from some of the best countryside in the UK.From wooded valleys to breathtaking peaks, fresh air is yours for the taking.Why not check out this list of walks?You may not be able to gather in your garden with your extended circle of favourite people - but

Andy Burnham has revealed the rising Covid infection rates that led both Greater Manchester’s leaders and the government to conclude new lockdown restrictions were needed in the region.Numbers for the week to Monday show increases in every part of the conurbation except Rochdale, where numbers are still high but are falling after a series of targeted measures were brought in earlier this month.Trafford and Oldham both saw particularly sharp spikes.

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.