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Boris Johnson will make a statement to MPs on Monday, amid expectations that a three-tier local lockdown system will be introduced across England.
New coronavirus restrictions for North West England could be implemented as early as Wednesday, Sky News understands.
During a meeting Friday between local leaders and Westminster figures, including Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, several possibilities were outlined.
Under very high alert, pubs and bars would have to close
It is understood that the central government is considering preventing people from entering and leaving the worst affected areas.
The three levels, known as local Covid alert levels, are expected to be medium, high, and very high.
Under a very high alert, pubs and bars would have to close, but not restaurants.
In Wales, meanwhile, new restrictions will be introduced in the northwest of the country at 6pm on Saturday.
This follows a sharp increase in cases in Bangor, Prime Minister Mark Drakeford said.
