Despite dedicated local efforts, coronavirus infection rates in Oldham remain high. Because of this, from Saturday 22 August (00:01am), additional restrictions designed to curb the spread of coronavirus, will come into force in Oldham.

These new guidelines are in addition to national guidance relating to coronavirus and apply to Oldham residents, businesses and anyone visiting the Oldham area.

From Saturday 22 August:

• You can not socialise with anyone who does not live in your house (unless they are part of your support bubble).
• You must avoid using public transport, except for essential travel.
• When visiting shops, when on public transport or in other enclosed or crowded spaces you should wear a face covering.
• Weddings, civil partnerships and funerals should be limited to household members and close family and no more than 20 people.
• Restaurants will also be encouraged to only seat people who make reservations in advance, up to a maximum of six people per table.
• If you run a pub, restaurant, cafe, shop, place of worship, community centre, leisure and entertainment venue, or visitor attraction, you should ensure people maintain social distancing and avoid physical contact (working safely during coronavirus guidance).

We are advising any residents who have recently shielded to continue taking extra care now that the shielding process has formally ended in Oldham (guidance on shielding).

We’re urging residents to continue to take the risk of coronavirus seriously and to comply with current guidelines.

Please visit the Government website for the most up to date information: North West of England: local restrictions – what you can and cannot do.

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