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Bolton residents have been told not to mix with people from other households after the city’s coronavirus infection rate became the highest in England.
The rules apply to indoor and outdoor meetings, unless one person is part of a bubble of support, Bolton’s Council said.
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the council has said that public transportation should only be used for essential travel, including going to work, school or a medical appointment.
Bolton is the most affected area in the country, with a weekly infection rate of 99 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, surpassing Pendle (71.1), Oldham (55.6) and Blackburn with Darwen (48.3).
More than 90% of the cases in the city are people between 18 and 49 years old, and the heads of the municipalities urge young people in particular to adhere to the new coronavirus rules.
Council leader David Greenhalgh said the steps were taken after consulting with Public Health England.
He said: “Now, more than ever, we need everyone at Bolton to do their part.
“Nobody wants these restrictions to last a moment longer than necessary and we believe that these new measures will keep everyone safe and help avoid a total lockdown on Bolton.
“Along with a number of additional measures and interventions in Bolton, we are asking everyone, particularly the younger age groups, to continue to follow the guidelines.”
Dr Helen Lowey, director of public health at Bolton Council, added: “Evidence from Oldham and Blackburn shows that households have stopped mixing.
“For this to work, we must all do our part to protect our vulnerable friends and family.”
Some other parts of Greater Manchester will see restrictions lowered on Tuesday after case rates fell enough to justify lifting the lockdown measures.
Casinos, bowling alleys, indoor gaming areas and conference centers may be reopened, and close-contact beauty services may resume, but cases in Bolton remain too high, the Department of Health and Assistance said this week. Social.
The restrictions will also be lifted next week in Leicester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire, which have also been on the government’s watch list.
