Daily Coronavirus Updates

More needs to be done to encourage Metrolink passengers to wear face coverings to allay ‘nervousness’ around returning to public transport, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

Local authorities should be responsible for new government schemes aimed at getting furloughed staff back into work and providing jobs for young people, according to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

Greater Manchester's coronavirus infection rate and the number of daily hospital admissions has fallen in the last week, according to new figures.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a raft of new emergency measures to meet the "profound economic challenges" ahead in his summer economic update in the House of Commons.

Here are the latest figures from Public Health England, NHS England and the Office for National Statistics of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Derbyshire, Tameside and Oldham.

The number of mourners who can attend a funeral service in Hollinwood Crematorium Chapel - while continuing to social distance – will increase to 22 people from today (Wednesday).

Officials have published plans for what they will do if there is a Leicester-style local outbreak of Covid-19 in Derbyshire.

Up to 20 mourners can attend funerals at Dukinfield Crematorium from Wednesday 8 July, while up to 30 people can attend burials.

The government has unveiled a £1.57 billion support package to help protect the futures of theatres, galleries, museums and other cultural venues across the UK.

The night-time economy advisor for Greater Manchester has said he is "nervous" about pubs, bars and restaurants reopening from Saturday.

A string of iconic Manchester music venues have written to the government demanding a cash injection for the industry before it goes under.

Transport for Greater Manchester [TfGM] are reminding people to travel safely ahead of leisure destinations reopening this weekend.

Derby and Derbyshire are "by no means" in Leicester's Covid 19 position – with a surge in cases and requiring local lockdown – public health chiefs have reassured.

High Peak Borough Council leader Anthony Mckeown is promising plenty of support as the borough enters the biggest phase of Covid-19 lockdown easing yet.

Greater Manchester leaders have moved to reassure the public that the region is currently not at risk of a local lockdown like in Leicester, as the latest Covid-19 infection rates for Tameside and Oldham have been revealed.  

Fertility treatment is to start back up again in Tameside and couples who were made ineligible by coronavirus delays or had their treatment disrupted can access new cycles, bosses have confirmed. 

Here are the latest figures from Public Health England, NHS England and the Office for National Statistics of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Derbyshire, Tameside and Oldham.

Surveillance, testing and 'breaking the chain of infection' will be the key watchwords if Tameside sees a local outbreak of coronavirus.

Extra police officers will be on patrol throughout Derbyshire this weekend as pubs and restaurants begin to open their doors for the first time in over three months. 

Derbyshire waited two months to receive laptops and internet access from the government to ensure the county's most vulnerable pupils can keep up with schoolwork from home.

Greater Manchester Police is planning for a 'significant' operation across the region's cities and towns to ensure a smooth reopening of pubs this weekend.

High Peak MP Robert Largan has defended his decision to vote against a motion which proposed weekly coronavirus testing for NHS and social care staff on the frontline. 

Oldham has a new facility in the fight against coronavirus and is piloting one of the North West's first 'pop up' community testing sites.

People who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 will be able to leave tributes in an online memorial book provided by Manchester Cathedral.

Derbyshire has received almost £3.86 million to provide a local Covid-19 action plan.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has reopened its Secondhand Superstore after temporarily closing for 12 weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Following Government and Diocesan guidance and advice, and with the agreement of the PCC, St George’s Church in Stalybridge is now open for private prayer and funerals only.

Government advice on what areas of life can reopen as lockdown is relaxed is 'confusing and conflicting', a town hall leader has said.

Staff at the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) have hailed the success of research that's seen a life-saving treatment for seriously-ill hospital patients with Covid-19 being brought into use across the UK.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman will be resuming all existing casework and taking on new complaints through its website from next week.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent national lockdown have everyone hit hard - but they've hit local council budgets in particular.

A click and collect book borrowing service will be among new measures in place as some Tameside libraries get set to reopen.

Oldham Council is calling on the Business Secretary Alok Sharma to free up more cash for businesses in the borough. 

St George's Parish Church in New Mills has confirmed its plans to reopen its doors for private prayer only. 

Here are the latest figures from Public Health England, NHS England and the Office for National Statistics of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Derbyshire, Tameside and Oldham.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that there will be a further easing of restrictions from Saturday 4 July, including a reduction in social distancing.

People across Tameside are being encouraged to share their memories and photographs from the coronavirus lockdown to share with future generations, by contributing to a 'Tameside Lockdown Archive'.

Patients and their loved ones are being reminded that visiting is still restricted at Tameside Hospital. 

St Ann's Catholic Church in Ashton has confirmed it will be reopening its doors this week.

Greater Manchester Police are warning people as fraudsters are using the new test and trace service for coronavirus for a scam. 

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect us all, you may need to get in touch with agencies about specific issues which affect you.

Applications for the High Peak Connect COVID-19 Support Grant are now open again.