Increases in both the number and rate of positive tests in Oldham for coronavirus mean that the town is in danger of going into a second lockdown unless the situation improves quickly.

The latest figures show that the increase in cases seen originally in predominantly younger age groups and large households – particularly care homes and large Asian/Asian British households – has now broadened, with significant numbers of positive tests in the 40–60 age range.

As such, the Council is sending a clear message – limit your contact with other households, and ensure you are doing everything you can to minimise the chances of infection.

Specific targeted messaging, advertising, leaflets and door-to-door communication is taking place in all hotspot areas, but if you are not receiving that, do not take that as a signal that you are OK – we must all act together if we are to avoid a second lockdown.

Please ensure that you are doing everything that you can to stay safe yourself, and to ensure that others stay safe.

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