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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.

We need everyone to follow the new guidance, which applies to Oldham residents and anyone visiting our borough. These new guidelines are in addition to national guidance relating to coronavirus.

So, from Saturday 22 August:
* You cannot 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.
* We are advising any residents who have recently shielded to continue taking extra care now that the shielding process has formally ended in Oldham.

We’re urging you 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 ([link removed][UNIQID]#local-restrictions)
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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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