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Coronavirus kills people, businesses and jobs – ACT NOW
Oldham is still seeing an increase in the number of positive Coronavirus cases across the borough and so the restrictions put in place in Greater Manchester are not being lifted.

You need to continue to limit the amount of people you have contact with, meaning:
* You cannot meet people from other households in your home or garden
* You cannot visit someone else’s home or garden, even if they live outside of the affected areas
* You can only go to pubs, bars and restaurants with people you live with or your support bubble
* Up to two households (or six people from a number of households) may meet outdoors in public space with social distancing
* Places of worship, shops, restaurants and other settings with strict COVID secure arrangements remain open
* You should try not to share a vehicle with those outside of your household unless it is part of a school or work bubble.

We all need to work together to bring the numbers down and prevent going into a local lockdown.

We’re urging you to continue to take the risk of coronavirus seriously and to comply with current guidelines. For more information, visit www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus
What would happen if we were to go into lockdown?
It could mean we have to close local services and businesses such as gyms and leisure centres, libraries, restaurants, bars and non-essential shops. These businesses are only just beginning to recover after the last period of lockdown and desperately need your support.
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The latest data
For the latest data on Coronavirus in Oldham including specific ward data, testing data, ethnicity, age and gender, visit www.oldham.gov.uk/covid19data. This is updated every Wednesday.
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Travelling back to the UK from abroad?
If you're travelling abroad, we recommend that you check whether you would need to self-isolate on your return to the UK as the government has increased the number of countries on the travel corridor list. This information is available here ([link removed][UNIQID]#countries-and-territories-with-no-self-isolation-requirement-on-arrival-in-england) .
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Kickstart your health
Your health matters. There has never been a better time to kickstart your health, especially as losing weight can improve your chances of beating Coronavirus should you test positive. The NHS Better Health scheme has a range of tools and support to help you find what works for you. Find out more here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Discarded face masks
Our street cleaning staff have enough to do already without having to pick up discarded face masks. Dropped masks pose a health risk and you could also be fined £80 for littering. Get rid of them properly – put them in bins or take them home.
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Business news
If you run a local business, or know someone who does, we have a dedicated Oldham Business Update newsletter. Published regularly, it contains all the latest coronavirus advice and guidance for businesses as well as helpful information on opportunities and events. To read or subscribe click here ([link removed][UNIQID])
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SOS Oldham

The COVID-19 outbreak has and is still placing massive pressure on services provided by both Oldham Council and the NHS. Despite further government funding being announced, it is not enough to fully support Oldham residents.

So, we are relying on you to sign our letter to the government to petition for fairer funding as a way of saying thank you to those who have worked tirelessly to look after others such as care workers, waste disposal teams, emergency helpline operators and more.

Please sign our letter here. Thank you. ([link removed][UNIQID])

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