After an increase in the number of cases being picked up by testing, Oldham is introducing increased guidelines for local residents, to reduce the chances of a local lockdown.

Current testing has shown a marked increase in identified cases – although currently still well short of the levels which resulted in the local lockdown in Leicester.

From today people in Oldham must ensure they:

• Do not make social visits to friends or family, or have visitors to their home
• Do not visit friends or family in care homes or sheltered accommodation
• Stick to social distancing guidelines, keeping two metres away from people not in their household or support bubble – meaning no hand shaking or hugging
• Stay shielded for a further two weeks if they are on the shielding register

The new guidelines are in place for a minimum of two weeks, and will be reviewed on August 11 at the latest.

For full details go to https://www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus

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