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reached 489. Today a further 22 have been confirmed across the region, including a number of Wigan schools, where the council is the only local authority in Greater Manchester to release its own weekly update showing which ones have been affected across the borough.

reached 474. Now a further 15 have been confirmed - and that's only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to.

reached 459. Now a further 15 have been confirmed - and that's only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to.

People in Greater Manchester will once again be able to meet other households in the garden after being placed in Tier 2 of the government's new local lockdown system.Millions breathed a sigh of relief as the region avoided being placed in the highest Tier 3 category which would have required a blanket closure of hospitality venues.

coronavirus status amid new tiering rules being announced today.

Manchester Evening News journalists have been there to cover all manner of cases.

have been leaked to the Sunday national newspapers.According to the Sunday Times, mayors such as Andy Burnham and Liverpool's Joe Anderson have until midday today to finalise their requests.However, Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, told Times Radio there was a "large gulf" between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions.He said: "We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble."Sir Richard said the council's

11 confirmed today by the Manchester Evening News brings the total to 421 - that's 34 per cent of the region's 1,237 schools.  While some of those affected have now returned to class, our list gives an overview of where cases have occurred since the beginning of September. Among those confirmed today include St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, in Wigan, which has shut to all year groups because there aren't enough teachers.

unable to confirm whether restrictions in Oldham were stricter than in other areas of Greater Manchester.

reached 389.Today a further 21 have been confirmed across the region. Do you know a school where children are isolating? Let us know in the comments here or email the details to [email protected]. Today's list includes:The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed between now and the start of term. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:ManchesterSalfordGet the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with

reached 389. Now a further 21 have been confirmed - and that's only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to.

a further nine have been confirmed - and that's only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to.

reached 380.Today a further nine have been confirmed across the region.

a further 11 have been confirmed - and that's only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to.

youngsters in Years 2 and 4 at Meanwood Primary School in Rochdale were sent home for another 14 days and the same thing has happened at some secondaries, including Dean Trust Wigan and St James' Catholic High School in Stockport, where pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 are now isolating. With no official list available of all the bubble closures - and the Manchester Evening News only able to confirm cases after being alerted by parents - it's likely there are many more.

Manchester is the country's coronavirus hotspot as new data shows it has the highest infection rate of any area in England.

topped 350.

Manchester Evening News only able to confirm cases after being alerted by parents - it's likely there are many more. Yesterday we revealed how the number of schools reporting confirmed Covid cases had topped 350.

in Bolton have been closed since early September, with only takeaway services available.  Speaking in the Commons today, health secretary Matt Hancock said today: "We are aligning the measures in Bolton with the rest of Greater Manchester. "I'd like to pay tribute to David Greenhalgh, the leader of Bolton Council, for his constructive support and the Bolton MPs for all they have done in support of Bolton."There are no changes to measures in West Yorkshire, West Midlands, Leicester, Lancashire,

reached 331. Today a further 23 have been confirmed across the region, bringing the total to 354.