themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--LIVE: Serious police incident in Stockport as officers shut several major roads

A major incident is ongoing in Stockport following the discovery of a 'supsicious item ' .
Hundreds of people have @ @ @ @ @ police cordon is in place in Hazel Grove .
Several roads have been shut - @ @ @ @ @ the A6 London Road .
Police said a 'suspicious item ' was found at a @ @ @ @ @ Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater @ @ @ @ @ with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions @ @ @ @ @ attendance and enquiries are ongoing , '' a Greater Manchester Police statement read .
`` @ @ @ @ @ and those in the vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution . ''
Chester Road @ @ @ @ @ Golf .
Queues are said to be building back to Great Moor with Commercial Road @ @ @ @ @ Road all congested .
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A major incident is ongoing in Stockport following the discovery of a 'supsicious item'.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated and a huge police cordon is in place in Hazel Grove.
Several roads have been shut - including a large section of the A6 London Road.
Police said a 'suspicious item' was found at a property on Chester Road.
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"Officers are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing," a Greater Manchester Police statement read.
"A cordon remains in place and those in the vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution."
Chester Road is also closed by American Golf.
Queues are said to be building back to Great Moor with Commercial Road, Hazelwood Road and Macclesfield Road all congested.
We'll bring you the latest in the live blog below...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Ryan Giggs gives advice to David Brooks on Manchester United transfer

Ryan Giggs has talked up Manchester United transfer target David Brooks as a player who is ready made for the biggest stage .
The United legend manages Bournemouth winger Brooks at international level for Wales and addressed the recent transfer speculation surrounding him .
The 23-year-old is a United target , MEN Sport understands , though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are prioritising a move for Jadon Sancho .
Leicester are also interested in Brooks , who was relegated from the Premier League with Bournemouth last season .
Speaking to WalesOnline about welcoming Brooks back into the Wales squad for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bulgaria , Giggs also addressed the links with United .
`` He was n't available for the first game , but it was great for him to join up later in the week and start the second game , '' said Giggs .
`` He 's a very talented player .
He ended the season playing a lot of games , but it 's a long time out .
`` I 've seen there 's speculation about a lot of players .
Brooksy 's obviously a talented player and now Bournemouth are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's better if the lads are playing , and the higher the standard the better as well .
But that is n't always a given .
`` Some players have gone to Premier League teams and not actually played .
We 've got a lot of lads in the Championship .
I do n't think it would matter with Brooksy , even if it 's in the Premier League or Championship , he 'd still have that bit of class .
`` There 's a lot of speculation with a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's a player who gets you off your seat , he 's someone who likes to take players on and make things happen . ''
Giggs also reacted to Dylan Levitt 's loan exit from United to Charlton .
The 19-year-old is looking for regular first team football after winning his debut Wales cap last week .
`` It was a decision Dylan had to make .
He had to go away and play men 's football to make that step up , '' Giggs added .
`` Now it 's up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the team and stays in the team .
He is a quality act and I like the way he plays and his range of passing .
He did really well for me on his debut in what was a difficult game .
He got stronger in the game and that experience will do him good .

Ryan Giggs has talked up Manchester United transfer target David Brooks as a player who is ready made for the biggest stage.
The United legend manages Bournemouth winger Brooks at international level for Wales and addressed the recent transfer speculation surrounding him.
The 23-year-old is a United target, MEN Sport understands, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are prioritising a move for Jadon Sancho. Leicester are also interested in Brooks, who was relegated from the Premier League with Bournemouth last season.
Speaking to WalesOnline about welcoming Brooks back into the Wales squad for recent Nations League games against Finland and Bulgaria, Giggs also addressed the links with United.
"He wasn't available for the first game, but it was great for him to join up later in the week and start the second game," said Giggs. "He's a very talented player. He ended the season playing a lot of games, but it's a long time out.
"I've seen there's speculation about a lot of players. Brooksy's obviously a talented player and now Bournemouth are in the Championship. I've always said it's better if the lads are playing, and the higher the standard the better as well. But that isn't always a given.
"Some players have gone to Premier League teams and not actually played. We've got a lot of lads in the Championship. I don't think it would matter with Brooksy, even if it's in the Premier League or Championship, he'd still have that bit of class.
"There's a lot of speculation with a lot of Premier League clubs, United included. He's a player who gets you off your seat, he's someone who likes to take players on and make things happen."
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Giggs also reacted to Dylan Levitt's loan exit from United to Charlton. The 19-year-old is looking for regular first team football after winning his debut Wales cap last week.
"It was a decision Dylan had to make. He had to go away and play men's football to make that step up," Giggs added.
"Now it's up to him to make sure he gets in the team and stays in the team. He is a quality act and I like the way he plays and his range of passing. He did really well for me on his debut in what was a difficult game. He got stronger in the game and that experience will do him good.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Why we should care about rising infection rates

The latest Covid-19 figures paint a bleak picture of the situation in Greater Manchester .
Infection rates have risen in every single borough across the city-region to above the national average .
Seven of the local authorities are on 'red alert ' amid spiralling numbers of cases , which have more than doubled during the course of a week .
This means that every person across Greater Manchester - except those in Stockport and Wigan , which remain in the 'amber category ' with Trafford - still have to abide by restrictions that go further than the national guidance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week to September 8 , with mayor Andy Burnham warning that health chiefs are watching the figures carefully .
Some sceptics of the statistics argue that the higher infection rates have not been reflected in the number of people being admitted to hospital with the virus , or resulted in more Covid deaths .
Others say that the way the virus is being handled both locally and nationally should change because fewer people are dying in hospitals .
Here 's what the experts have to say .
The Manchester Evening News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media to Sarah Doran , is a consultant in public health who is leading on Manchester ’ s response to coronavirus , and Prof Arpana Verma an epidemiologist at the University of Manchester .
Fewer people are now dying of Covid-19 - why are we still treating the virus so seriously ?
This is statistically true .
There were 213 deaths from Covid-19 in Greater Manchester hospitals in the last week of April , compared to 12 deaths in the last week of August .
But Ms Doran said more people are falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country , and if this isn ’ t taken seriously then deaths will start to increase once again .
The public health messaging remains the same : wash your hands regularly , keep a two-metre distance from others and self isolate for 10 days if you have symptoms .
“ We want to prevent seeing the number of deaths we saw back in April , and in the absence of a vaccine or a cure these measures are still really important , ” said Ms Doran .
“ We all want life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the more cases we see the more likely it is that we will see greater restrictions that impact our social and working lives .
“ This is another reason why taking measures to avoid transmitting the disease is so important .
“ We also need to take it seriously because it can still be an extremely unpleasant disease that affects people ’ s lives even if they were not seriously ill enough to be admitted to hospital.
” Why is it important to track infection rates ?
Prof Verma says tracking and reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable against the virus .
She explains : `` To protect the vulnerable - those who will suffer from having the severe form of the disease caused by coronavirus - we must reduce the circulating virus in our communities .
`` Because we know some people may not have symptoms , we need to ensure we continue with the messages of good hand and respiratory hygiene , face coverings , social distancing including the local and national advice , and being tested as soon as you get any symptoms including contributing to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through these mechanisms , until we find a cure and/or vaccines , will we be able to reduce the amount of virus in our communities .
`` Local public health teams are most crucial in this fight at this time , and so having these data at local level is essential for them to make decisions . ''
If more tests are being carried out , surely this is the main reason why more positive cases are being found ?
It 's also true that more tests are being carried out every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Government graphs show that the number of tests being processed had increased since April .
This could therefore be a factor in higher infection rates .
Five new local testing sites have recently opened in Manchester , but Ms Doran says they have not been operating long enough to have had a large impact on the rise in cases .
“ We are currently seeing around 1,500 tests each day and our regular analysis of the data suggests that we are seeing a genuine rise in the number of cases rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she added .
More people are dying of flu and pneumonia than Covid-19 - is too much being made of the virus ?
Many national media outlets have carried headlines to this effect using official data from the Office of National Statistics .
But there are concerns that these figures are being misused as the statistics show when influenza , pneumonia or Covid-19 are mentioned on the death certificate , rather than being the underlying cause of deaths .
Ms Doran maintains that Covid-19 is a serious disease that is having a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy and our daily lives , not just now but potentially for years to come .
She added : There are long-term impacts on physical and mental health of people who have survived COVID-19 , as well as those who have been shielding or affected economically by the virus .
“ We are also concerned that COVID-19 may have indirectly played a part in deaths from other causes . ''
What about the so-called 'weaker ' form of the virus ?
There are some theories that the virus has 'mutated ' into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence to support this theory .
Prof Verma explains : `` We know there are different families of coronavirus that cause COVID-19 .
`` There isn ’ t the evidence to support one being more 'aggressive ' or 'weaker ' than others .
`` We are still learning about the way the virus behaves in our bodies and learning more about what makes some people have no symptoms to those that sadly , die from the disease . ''
Covid-19 is now more common amongst younger people , so what ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Manchester ?
It is correct that most of the new cases in Manchester appear to be among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 .
But this is a diverse group of people , says Ms Doran , which can include people in and out of work , as well as students .
More people coming into the city means that there will be more opportunity for community transmission , and so case numbers are likely to increase , ” she adds .
“ Students often share accommodation with several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of transmission .
“ Manchester council has been working in partnership with the universities , police and local communities for some weeks on a plan to ensure students returning to the city are safe , but also understand their role in limiting the spread of the virus .
“ Although young adults are less likely to become severely unwell we have seen cases of younger adults needing hospital admission , and some deaths at the peak of the pandemic .
“ Everyone needs to be vigilant.
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The latest Covid-19 figures paint a bleak picture of the situation in Greater Manchester.
Infection rates have risen in every single borough across the city-region to above the national average.
Seven of the local authorities are on 'red alert' amid spiralling numbers of cases, which have more than doubled during the course of a week.
This means that every person across Greater Manchester - except those in Stockport and Wigan, which remain in the 'amber category' with Trafford - still have to abide by restrictions that go further than the national guidance.
Hospital admissions have also jumped up considerably in the week to September 8, with mayor Andy Burnham warning that health chiefs are watching the figures carefully.
Some sceptics of the statistics argue that the higher infection rates have not been reflected in the number of people being admitted to hospital with the virus, or resulted in more Covid deaths.
Others say that the way the virus is being handled both locally and nationally should change because fewer people are dying in hospitals.
Here's what the experts have to say.
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The Manchester Evening News put some questions often asked on social media to Sarah Doran, is a consultant in public health who is leading on Manchester’s response to coronavirus, and Prof Arpana Verma an epidemiologist at the University of Manchester.
Fewer people are now dying of Covid-19 - why are we still treating the virus so seriously?
This is statistically true. There were 213 deaths from Covid-19 in Greater Manchester hospitals in the last week of April, compared to 12 deaths in the last week of August.
But Ms Doran said more people are falling ill with Covid-19 both locally and across the country, and if this isn’t taken seriously then deaths will start to increase once again.
The public health messaging remains the same: wash your hands regularly, keep a two-metre distance from others and self isolate for 10 days if you have symptoms.
“We want to prevent seeing the number of deaths we saw back in April, and in the absence of a vaccine or a cure these measures are still really important,” said Ms Doran.
“We all want life to get back to normal, but the more cases we see the more likely it is that we will see greater restrictions that impact our social and working lives.
“This is another reason why taking measures to avoid transmitting the disease is so important.
“We also need to take it seriously because it can still be an extremely unpleasant disease that affects people’s lives even if they were not seriously ill enough to be admitted to hospital.”
Why is it important to track infection rates?
Prof Verma says tracking and reducing infection rates are crucial in protecting the vulnerable against the virus.
She explains: "To protect the vulnerable - those who will suffer from having the severe form of the disease caused by coronavirus - we must reduce the circulating virus in our communities.
(Image: MEN Media)
"Because we know some people may not have symptoms, we need to ensure we continue with the messages of good hand and respiratory hygiene, face coverings, social distancing including the local and national advice, and being tested as soon as you get any symptoms including contributing to the tracing.
"It’s only through these mechanisms, until we find a cure and/or vaccines, will we be able to reduce the amount of virus in our communities.
"Local public health teams are most crucial in this fight at this time, and so having these data at local level is essential for them to make decisions."
If more tests are being carried out, surely this is the main reason why more positive cases are being found?
It's also true that more tests are being carried out every day compared to the peak of the pandemic.
Government graphs show that the number of tests being processed had increased since April. This could therefore be a factor in higher infection rates.
Five new local testing sites have recently opened in Manchester, but Ms Doran says they have not been operating long enough to have had a large impact on the rise in cases.
“We are currently seeing around 1,500 tests each day and our regular analysis of the data suggests that we are seeing a genuine rise in the number of cases rather than an increase due to more testing,” she added.
More people are dying of flu and pneumonia than Covid-19 - is too much being made of the virus?
Many national media outlets have carried headlines to this effect using official data from the Office of National Statistics.
But there are concerns that these figures are being misused as the statistics show when influenza, pneumonia or Covid-19 are mentioned on the death certificate, rather than being the underlying cause of deaths.
Ms Doran maintains that Covid-19 is a serious disease that is having a massive effect on public health, the economy and our daily lives, not just now but potentially for years to come.
She added: There are long-term impacts on physical and mental health of people who have survived COVID-19, as well as those who have been shielding or affected economically by the virus.
“We are also concerned that COVID-19 may have indirectly played a part in deaths from other causes."
What about the so-called 'weaker' form of the virus?
There are some theories that the virus has 'mutated' into a weaker form.
Yet there is no evidence to support this theory.
Prof Verma explains: "We know there are different families of coronavirus that cause COVID-19.
"There isn’t the evidence to support one being more 'aggressive' or 'weaker' than others.
"We are still learning about the way the virus behaves in our bodies and learning more about what makes some people have no symptoms to those that sadly, die from the disease."
Covid-19 is now more common amongst younger people, so what’s going to happen when thousands of students return to Manchester?
It is correct that most of the new cases in Manchester appear to be among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29.
But this is a diverse group of people, says Ms Doran, which can include people in and out of work, as well as students.
More people coming into the city means that there will be more opportunity for community transmission, and so case numbers are likely to increase,” she adds.
(Image: M.E.N.)
“Students often share accommodation with several other people which also increases the risk of transmission.
“Manchester council has been working in partnership with the universities, police and local communities for some weeks on a plan to ensure students returning to the city are safe, but also understand their role in limiting the spread of the virus.
“Although young adults are less likely to become severely unwell we have seen cases of younger adults needing hospital admission, and some deaths at the peak of the pandemic.
“Everyone needs to be vigilant.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--EventCity announces closure and pulls plans for new venue

The massive EventCity conference and exhibition centre has announced its closure - and pulled plans for its new venue .
The Trafford venue had been due to close and relocate to a new , purpose-built facility on the site of the old Soccerdome nearby next spring .
The plans , which were approved earlier this year , have now been withdrawn and EventCity will cease trading completely from March 31 , 2021 , owners Peel Group confirmed today ( Thursday ) .
They said the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the events and hospitality sector had been 'far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
It comes a day after Boris Johnson announced the schedule for reopening conference centres - previously pencilled in for October - must be reviewed amid rising rates of coronavirus infections .
In a statement , a Peel spokesman said : `` EventCity 's business strategy throughout the Covid-19 crisis has been focussed on the health , safety and wellbeing of our people , while protecting as many jobs as possible during this exceptionally challenging period .
`` In recent weeks , it has become increasingly clear that the depth of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hospitality sectors , is far more extreme than anyone could have envisaged .
`` Regrettably , we have had to take the decision to close EventCity by 31st March 2021 and withdraw our plans for a new facility , which were approved by Trafford Council in February of this year . ''
Construction had yet to begin on the new venue , and Peel is understood to now be exploring other potential leisure options for the Soccerdome site .
A consultation process has been launched with staff , with around 20 roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their immediate priority was to ensure events already contracted will go ahead until then .
`` The team have been working hard to follow government guidelines ensuring our re-opening plans adhere to strict protocols set out by a variety of standards and leading industry bodies , '' the spokesman added .
`` A reduced team will operate the events until closure takes place and we will be working with colleagues to support them through this period .
The economic uncertainties should in no way undermine the extraordinary commitment and loyalty our colleagues have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We would like to thank you for your support and commitment over the years and we wish you all the best for the future . ''
EventCity has hosted events including Winter Funland , the Ideal Home Show and the National Wedding Show over the years .
The current site on Barton Dock Road is set to be replaced by Therme Manchester , a £250 million indoor spa development .
Plans were approved in April and the spa is set to open in 2023 , housing a number of pools , water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars , warm water lagoons and botanical gardens .
There 'll also be spa facilities including steam rooms , saunas and therapeutic mineral pools , plus a daily programme of water-based fitness classes such as yoga and pilates .

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The massive EventCity conference and exhibition centre has announced its closure - and pulled plans for its new venue.
The Trafford venue had been due to close and relocate to a new, purpose-built facility on the site of the old Soccerdome nearby next spring.
The plans, which were approved earlier this year, have now been withdrawn and EventCity will cease trading completely from March 31, 2021, owners Peel Group confirmed today (Thursday).
They said the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the events and hospitality sector had been 'far more extreme than anyone could have envisaged'.
It comes a day after Boris Johnson announced the schedule for reopening conference centres - previously pencilled in for October - must be reviewed amid rising rates of coronavirus infections.
In a statement, a Peel spokesman said: "EventCity's business strategy throughout the Covid-19 crisis has been focussed on the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, while protecting as many jobs as possible during this exceptionally challenging period.
"In recent weeks, it has become increasingly clear that the depth of the economic contraction, particularly in the events and hospitality sectors, is far more extreme than anyone could have envisaged.
"Regrettably, we have had to take the decision to close EventCity by 31st March 2021 and withdraw our plans for a new facility, which were approved by Trafford Council in February of this year."
Construction had yet to begin on the new venue, and Peel is understood to now be exploring other potential leisure options for the Soccerdome site.
A consultation process has been launched with staff, with around 20 roles understood to be affected.
Bosses said their immediate priority was to ensure events already contracted will go ahead until then.
"The team have been working hard to follow government guidelines ensuring our re-opening plans adhere to strict protocols set out by a variety of standards and leading industry bodies," the spokesman added.
"A reduced team will operate the events until closure takes place and we will be working with colleagues to support them through this period. The economic uncertainties should in no way undermine the extraordinary commitment and loyalty our colleagues have shown during these most testing times.
"We would like to thank you for your support and commitment over the years and we wish you all the best for the future."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
EventCity has hosted events including Winter Funland, the Ideal Home Show and the National Wedding Show over the years.
The current site on Barton Dock Road is set to be replaced by Therme Manchester, a £250 million indoor spa development.
Plans were approved in April and the spa is set to open in 2023, housing a number of pools, water slides, a wave pool, swim-up bars, warm water lagoons and botanical gardens.
There'll also be spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas and therapeutic mineral pools, plus a daily programme of water-based fitness classes such as yoga and pilates.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Oldham offers 'lessons learned' to Bolton after beating back coronavirus spike

Bosses in Oldham say they can ‘ offer lessons learned ’ to Bolton on how to bring down a coronavirus spike after they narrowly avoided a full local lockdown .
In the middle of August the borough was balanced on a knife edge with the threat of an economic shutdown looming .
However nearly a month later and the number of new infections in Oldham has dropped significantly – although it remains in the ‘ red zone ’ .
In the week leading to September 9 the rate of infection per 100,000 people was 58.2 – down from 108 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It had been feared businesses and hospitality venues would need to be closed to prevent the spread of the virus .
However across the region in Bolton , residents have not been so lucky .
After its infection rate soared to 131 Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that pubs , cafes and restaurants in the borough must operate as takeaway only and close from 10pm to 5am .
The latest figures show that rate is now 160.7 .
Bolton council and health chiefs are hoping these restrictions will help curb new cases brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oldham say they can ‘ offer lessons learned ’ from their own experience of how to tackle a dramatic spike .
“ We have carried out a range of additional measures in the efforts to bring Covid-19 infection rates down , ” deputy council leader Arooj Shah said .
“ This has included ramping up testing across Oldham and looking to get approximately 1,000 people a day tested .
“ This has included door-to door testing teams going to areas where numbers are increasing and these teams can educate people on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting them tested .
“ Also we have carried out a range of communications initiatives to reaffirm infection control as well as testing and contact tracing messages .
“ This has included using a range of traditional marketing initiatives such as ad vans driving around Oldham , as well using targeted social media messaging at key demographic groups such as young people.
” Coun Shah , who is also the cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery added : “ Now is not the time to set ourselves up as the experts of how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer lessons learned to others .
“ The fall we have seen in our rates suggests that the approach we have been taking of promoting testing and contact tracing , providing advice and information to residents and increasing enforcement activity is starting to make a difference but there is still more work to do to reduce rates of infection locally.
” Katrina Stephens , Oldham ’ s director of public health said they have been in ‘ constant touch ’ with public health colleagues across Greater Manchester and they are there to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other when needed ’ .
“ However Bolton will have its own very specific set of circumstances and plans will need to be based on the local situation , ” she added .
Although Oldham ’ s numbers are broadly plateauing , the borough is not out of the woods yet and numbers could potentially jump again following the return of schools .
But Ms Stephens said that so far they have only seen a ‘ small number ’ of isolated positive cases and students and staff who have had to self-isolate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation and work with schools and colleges to ensure our young people catch up on the education they missed over the last six months , ” she said .
“ As we have seen over the past few months the numbers of positive cases changes on a regular basis .
“ What is important is to have a robust and fluid outbreak plan based around clear messaging , testing and contact tracing and then to continue to work hard with our partners and communities to tackle the virus .
”

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Bosses in Oldham say they can ‘offer lessons learned’ to Bolton on how to bring down a coronavirus spike after they narrowly avoided a full local lockdown.
In the middle of August the borough was balanced on a knife edge with the threat of an economic shutdown looming.
However nearly a month later and the number of new infections in Oldham has dropped significantly – although it remains in the ‘red zone’.
In the week leading to September 9 the rate of infection per 100,000 people was 58.2 – down from 108 in the seven days to August 11.
It had been feared businesses and hospitality venues would need to be closed to prevent the spread of the virus.
However across the region in Bolton, residents have not been so lucky.
After its infection rate soared to 131 Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that pubs, cafes and restaurants in the borough must operate as takeaway only and close from 10pm to 5am.
The latest figures show that rate is now 160.7.
Bolton council and health chiefs are hoping these restrictions will help curb new cases brought about by people socialising.
And bosses in Oldham say they can ‘offer lessons learned’ from their own experience of how to tackle a dramatic spike.
“We have carried out a range of additional measures in the efforts to bring Covid-19 infection rates down,” deputy council leader Arooj Shah said.
(Image: MEN Media)
“This has included ramping up testing across Oldham and looking to get approximately 1,000 people a day tested.
“This has included door-to door testing teams going to areas where numbers are increasing and these teams can educate people on what they need to do as well as getting them tested.
“Also we have carried out a range of communications initiatives to reaffirm infection control as well as testing and contact tracing messages.
“This has included using a range of traditional marketing initiatives such as ad vans driving around Oldham, as well using targeted social media messaging at key demographic groups such as young people.”
Coun Shah, who is also the cabinet member for Covid-19 recovery added: “Now is not the time to set ourselves up as the experts of how to beat this virus but we are there to offer lessons learned to others.
“The fall we have seen in our rates suggests that the approach we have been taking of promoting testing and contact tracing, providing advice and information to residents and increasing enforcement activity is starting to make a difference but there is still more work to do to reduce rates of infection locally.”
Katrina Stephens, Oldham’s director of public health said they have been in ‘constant touch’ with public health colleagues across Greater Manchester and they are there to ‘offer support and advice to each other when needed’.
“However Bolton will have its own very specific set of circumstances and plans will need to be based on the local situation,” she added.
Although Oldham’s numbers are broadly plateauing, the borough is not out of the woods yet and numbers could potentially jump again following the return of schools.
But Ms Stephens said that so far they have only seen a ‘small number’ of isolated positive cases and students and staff who have had to self-isolate.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and work with schools and colleges to ensure our young people catch up on the education they missed over the last six months,” she said.
“As we have seen over the past few months the numbers of positive cases changes on a regular basis.
“What is important is to have a robust and fluid outbreak plan based around clear messaging, testing and contact tracing and then to continue to work hard with our partners and communities to tackle the virus.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Coronavirus infection rates in Bolton have risen sharply again

Bolton 's coronavirus infection rates have risen sharply again .
The area 's infection rate now stands at 160.7 cases per 100,000 people , according to data released by Public Health England this afternoon ( September 10 ) .
This figure is up from yesterday 's number , when Bolton had 130 positive coronavirus cases per 100,000 .
The borough continues to have the highest infection rate in the country - far above England 's average of 27.2 cases per 100,000 .
Bolton 's figures are now well beyond the infection rates recorded for the borough at the height of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester , all but three boroughs are now on 'red alert ' , a government label put in place after infection rates pass 50 cases per 100,000 .
Skyrocketing cases have prompted a strict local lockdown in Bolton after Health Secretary Matt Hancock blamed the rise on 'people in their 20s and 30s ' socialising .
The MP said contact tracing had pinpointed outbreaks to several pubs in Bolton .
It is believed 75 per cent of Bolton 's Covid 19 cases concern people aged between 18 and 39 .
One 23-year-old Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a 'flagrant ' breach of quarantine after returning from a sunshine break in Ibiza and hosting a party .
• All hospitality for food and drink ( restaurants , cafes , bars and pubs ) will be restricted to takeaway only • Late night restriction of operating hours meaning all venues , including takeaways , will be required to close between from 10pm to 5am • A ban on mixing outside households in public outdoor settings • Additional restrictions on visitors at care homes in the borough The news of another spike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has deployed more officers to enforce the lockdown .
The force has diverted extra officers to help local cops in Bolton , Bury and Wigan to stop 'lockdown tourists ' - residents so intent on going to the pub that they travel over the border to enjoy more relaxed rules .
Additional patrols will also start where the sole task is to respond to reports of lockdown breaches .

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Bolton's coronavirus infection rates have risen sharply again.
The area's infection rate now stands at 160.7 cases per 100,000 people, according to data released by Public Health England this afternoon (September 10).
This figure is up from yesterday's number, when Bolton had 130 positive coronavirus cases per 100,000.
The borough continues to have the highest infection rate in the country - far above England's average of 27.2 cases per 100,000.
Bolton's figures are now well beyond the infection rates recorded for the borough at the height of the pandemic in April.
Across Greater Manchester, all but three boroughs are now on 'red alert', a government label put in place after infection rates pass 50 cases per 100,000.
Skyrocketing cases have prompted a strict local lockdown in Bolton after Health Secretary Matt Hancock blamed the rise on 'people in their 20s and 30s' socialising.
The MP said contact tracing had pinpointed outbreaks to several pubs in Bolton.
It is believed 75 per cent of Bolton's Covid 19 cases concern people aged between 18 and 39.
One 23-year-old Bolton resident has been handed a £1,000 fine for a 'flagrant' breach of quarantine after returning from a sunshine break in Ibiza and hosting a party.
The new lockdown rules include:
All hospitality for food and drink (restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs) will be restricted to takeaway only
Late night restriction of operating hours meaning all venues, including takeaways, will be required to close between from 10pm to 5am
A ban on mixing outside households in public outdoor settings
Additional restrictions on visitors at care homes in the borough
The news of another spike in cases comes as Greater Manchester Police has deployed more officers to enforce the lockdown.
The force has diverted extra officers to help local cops in Bolton, Bury and Wigan to stop 'lockdown tourists' - residents so intent on going to the pub that they travel over the border to enjoy more relaxed rules.
Additional patrols will also start where the sole task is to respond to reports of lockdown breaches.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--DJ punched after man asked to try on his Rolex watch outside city centre bar

A DJ was punched after a man asked to try on his Rolex watch outside a city centre bar , a court heard .
Sadieky Pridding-Bell , 27 , threw a punch at the man outside Stage and Radio on Port Street in the Northern Quarter .
He then showed him a knife he had on him .
After the incident , Pridding-Bell , from Hulme , sent the DJ a message on Instagram saying he could 'expect to get his head blown off ' if he reported it to the police .
Now Pridding-Bell has been jailed for 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DJ had been outside the bar for a cigarette at about 2am on February 15 .
Another man made comments about his Rolex watch and asked to try it on , prosecutor Colin Buckle said .
He refused , and Pridding-Bell threw a punch at him .
Pridding-Bell stepped back and lifted up his top , showing the handle of a knife .
Later that night , the victim received a 'threatening ' message on Instagram from Pridding-Bell .
The victim replied to the message , saying 'do you think you can violate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and talked about having a fight .
Pridding-Bell , of Chichester Road , Hulme , was arrested the following month .
He was remanded in custody and his lawyer Rob Kearney said he has served the equivalent of a 14 month sentence .
The defendant later pleaded guilty to three offences ; common assault , possession of a knife and witness intimidation .
Sentencing , Judge Nicholas Dean QC : `` This was an unpleasant incident .
`` The seriousness of it was you showed the victim a knife .
`` That in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not risk serious disorder in Manchester city centre . ''
The judge said witness intimidation is a 'serious matter ' , and it 'attacks the confidence of the public in the criminal justice system ' .
Judge Dean said Pridding-Bell , who has committed 21 previous offences , is 'perfectly capable ' of being a 'decent , honest , upstanding member of society ' .

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A DJ was punched after a man asked to try on his Rolex watch outside a city centre bar, a court heard.
Sadieky Pridding-Bell, 27, threw a punch at the man outside Stage and Radio on Port Street in the Northern Quarter.
He then showed him a knife he had on him.
After the incident, Pridding-Bell, from Hulme, sent the DJ a message on Instagram saying he could 'expect to get his head blown off' if he reported it to the police.
Now Pridding-Bell has been jailed for 15 months.
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Manchester Crown Court heard the DJ had been outside the bar for a cigarette at about 2am on February 15.
Another man made comments about his Rolex watch and asked to try it on, prosecutor Colin Buckle said.
He refused, and Pridding-Bell threw a punch at him.
Pridding-Bell stepped back and lifted up his top, showing the handle of a knife.
Shortly after Pridding-Bell left in a car.
Later that night, the victim received a 'threatening' message on Instagram from Pridding-Bell.
The victim replied to the message, saying 'do you think you can violate me?'
Pridding-Bell replied: "Yes I can."
The pair exchanged messages and talked about having a fight.
Pridding-Bell, of Chichester Road, Hulme, was arrested the following month.
He was remanded in custody and his lawyer Rob Kearney said he has served the equivalent of a 14 month sentence.
The defendant later pleaded guilty to three offences; common assault, possession of a knife and witness intimidation.
Sentencing, Judge Nicholas Dean QC: "This was an unpleasant incident.
"The seriousness of it was you showed the victim a knife.
"That in my judgement was a private exchange and did not risk serious disorder in Manchester city centre."
The judge said witness intimidation is a 'serious matter', and it 'attacks the confidence of the public in the criminal justice system'.
Judge Dean said Pridding-Bell, who has committed 21 previous offences, is 'perfectly capable' of being a 'decent, honest, upstanding member of society'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Council staff are going door-to-door with masks and Covid test kits in Bolton

Bolton council workers are going door-to-door handing out face coverings and coronavirus test kits in areas of the borough that have recorded some of the highest numbers of cases .
Town hall staff have been out in Breightmet and Halliwell , where spikes have been recorded .
While the infection rate in Bolton is climbing as a whole , Public Health England data from August 31 to September 6 shows a disparity between the number of infections in different areas of the borough .
In parts of Breightmet , there were 20 new cases , while in sections of Horwich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Little Lever had the highest number of cases during the period - 24 .
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases .
On Wednesday ( September 9 ) , officials were out in force for hours , going on 'door-to-door visits ' with masks and tests from 3pm to 7pm .
Residents can use the kits straight away and return them the same day to community hubs - including Halliwell UCAN Centre and Breightmet 's Waggon Road Play Scheme .
The system is part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'do the right thing for Bolton ' , encouraging people to 'stay at home and get tested ' if they have symptoms .
Coronavirus cases have gone up 'in all areas ' of Bolton , according to one of the town 's senior public health officials - rather than just a few areas .
Lynn Donkin , assistant director of public health , described the spike as ' a concern ' , but said there was no sign of a particular area becoming a hotspot .
Ms Donkin said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the borough and while some areas may appear to have higher number of cases , closer inspection does not indicate particular clusters .
“ We are seeing cases in 34/35 of the small areas ( middle super output areas ) in the town .
“ Looking at changes over the recent period since Monday 24 , the beginning of the week we started to see the sharp rises , we see that increases are happening in all areas of the town .
We are also vigilant to what is happening in surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's mayor Andy Burnham revealed that a ‘ super-spreader ’ could be partly responsible for causing coronavirus rates in Bolton to spike .
Mr Burnham said he was told someone coming back from holiday and going out drinking 'is linked to a large part of the problem ' .
Ms Donkin said last week that while the council had worked with a Breightmet pub after a ‘ cluster ’ of cases were recorded , she did not believe that was the key factor in the rise in cases .
The borough currently has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
Yesterday ( September 10 ) , the figure rose to 160.7 cases per 100,000 people .
The increase in cases has prompted a strict local lockdown in Bolton .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock blamed the rise on 'people in their 20s and 30s ' socialising .
He said contact tracing had pinpointed outbreaks to several pubs in Bolton .
A 23-year-old Bolton resident has been handed a £1,000 fine for a 'flagrant ' breach of quarantine after returning from a sunshine break in Ibiza and hosting a party .
• All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cafes , bars and pubs ) will be restricted to takeaway only • Late night restriction of operating hours meaning all venues , including takeaways , will be required to close between from 10pm to 5am • A ban on mixing outside households in public outdoor settings • Additional restrictions on visitors at care homes in the borough The news of another hike in cases comes as Greater Manchester Police has deployed more officers to enforce the lockdown .
The force has diverted extra officers to help local cops in Bolton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' - residents so intent on going to the pub that they travel over the border to enjoy more relaxed rules .
Additional patrols will also start where the sole task is to respond to reports of lockdown breaches .

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Bolton council workers are going door-to-door handing out face coverings and coronavirus test kits in areas of the borough that have recorded some of the highest numbers of cases.
Town hall staff have been out in Breightmet and Halliwell, where spikes have been recorded.
While the infection rate in Bolton is climbing as a whole, Public Health England data from August 31 to September 6 shows a disparity between the number of infections in different areas of the borough.
In parts of Breightmet, there were 20 new cases, while in sections of Horwich, there were less than two.
Little Lever had the highest number of cases during the period - 24.
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases.
On Wednesday (September 9), officials were out in force for hours, going on 'door-to-door visits' with masks and tests from 3pm to 7pm.
Residents can use the kits straight away and return them the same day to community hubs - including Halliwell UCAN Centre and Breightmet's Waggon Road Play Scheme.
The system is part of the council's push for residents to 'do the right thing for Bolton', encouraging people to 'stay at home and get tested' if they have symptoms.
Coronavirus cases have gone up 'in all areas' of Bolton, according to one of the town's senior public health officials - rather than just a few areas.
Lynn Donkin, assistant director of public health, described the spike as 'a concern', but said there was no sign of a particular area becoming a hotspot.
Ms Donkin said: “We are seeing patterns of cases that are widespread across the borough and while some areas may appear to have higher number of cases, closer inspection does not indicate particular clusters.
“We are seeing cases in 34/35 of the small areas (middle super output areas) in the town.
“Looking at changes over the recent period since Monday 24, the beginning of the week we started to see the sharp rises, we see that increases are happening in all areas of the town. We are also vigilant to what is happening in surrounding boroughs.”
On Wednesday, Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham revealed that a ‘super-spreader’ could be partly responsible for causing coronavirus rates in Bolton to spike.
Mr Burnham said he was told someone coming back from holiday and going out drinking 'is linked to a large part of the problem'.
Ms Donkin said last week that while the council had worked with a Breightmet pub after a ‘cluster’ of cases were recorded, she did not believe that was the key factor in the rise in cases.
The borough currently has the highest rate of infection in the country. Yesterday (September 10), the figure rose to 160.7 cases per 100,000 people.
The increase in cases has prompted a strict local lockdown in Bolton. Health Secretary Matt Hancock blamed the rise on 'people in their 20s and 30s' socialising.
He said contact tracing had pinpointed outbreaks to several pubs in Bolton.
A 23-year-old Bolton resident has been handed a £1,000 fine for a 'flagrant' breach of quarantine after returning from a sunshine break in Ibiza and hosting a party.
The new lockdown rules include:
All hospitality for food and drink (restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs) will be restricted to takeaway only
Late night restriction of operating hours meaning all venues, including takeaways, will be required to close between from 10pm to 5am
A ban on mixing outside households in public outdoor settings
Additional restrictions on visitors at care homes in the borough
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The news of another hike in cases comes as Greater Manchester Police has deployed more officers to enforce the lockdown.
The force has diverted extra officers to help local cops in Bolton, Bury and Wigan to stop 'lockdown tourists' - residents so intent on going to the pub that they travel over the border to enjoy more relaxed rules.
Additional patrols will also start where the sole task is to respond to reports of lockdown breaches.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Predicted League Two table ahead of 2020/21 season starting

The big kick-off in League Two is now only a matter of hours away and the 2020/21 season is nearly ready to go .
And it will be a season like no other previously due to matches having to take place initially behind closed doors with no fans in attendance .
Though it will be an undoubtedly surreal start to the campaign , when the whistle blows at 3pm , the action will kick-off with teams fighting for promotion to League One , or indeed to remain in the EFL and stave off relegation to the National League .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides they believe are likely to vie for the League Two title , with Bolton Wanderers , Salford City , Mansfield Town and Tranmere Rovers among the sides tipped .
Though the season is yet to get under way and a ball still to be kicked in anger , respected statistics and analysis website FiveThirtyEight has forecast the final standings in League Two this campaign , based on a complex model which takes into account a host of factors .
The end-of-season probabilities for each team has been calculated and as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simulated .
And the website has predicted Salford City will be crowned as League Two champions , followed by Bolton Wanderers finishing as runners-up and Oldham Athletic - who finished last season 19th after the table was decided on a points-per-game basis due to the coronavirus pandemic - forecast to be a surprise package and finish third .
Cheltenham Town , Colchester United , Exeter City and Bradford City are the four sides forecast to occupy the play-off places in May .
At the other end of the table , recently promoted Harrogate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League Two and be relegated straight back to the National League , where they are forecast to be joined by Cambridge United .
Barrow , who new Bolton boss Ian Evatt won promotion to League Two with last season before moving to Wanderers over the summer , are forecast to finish 14th .
Here is the full predicted final League Two table , courtesy of FiveThirtyEight .

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The big kick-off in League Two is now only a matter of hours away and the 2020/21 season is nearly ready to go.
And it will be a season like no other previously due to matches having to take place initially behind closed doors with no fans in attendance.
Though it will be an undoubtedly surreal start to the campaign, when the whistle blows at 3pm, the action will kick-off with teams fighting for promotion to League One, or indeed to remain in the EFL and stave off relegation to the National League.
The bookmakers have had their say on the sides they believe are likely to vie for the League Two title, with Bolton Wanderers, Salford City, Mansfield Town and Tranmere Rovers among the sides tipped.
Though the season is yet to get under way and a ball still to be kicked in anger, respected statistics and analysis website FiveThirtyEight has forecast the final standings in League Two this campaign, based on a complex model which takes into account a host of factors.
The end-of-season probabilities for each team has been calculated and as part of this, the average season has been simulated.
And the website has predicted Salford City will be crowned as League Two champions, followed by Bolton Wanderers finishing as runners-up and Oldham Athletic - who finished last season 19th after the table was decided on a points-per-game basis due to the coronavirus pandemic - forecast to be a surprise package and finish third.
Cheltenham Town, Colchester United, Exeter City and Bradford City are the four sides forecast to occupy the play-off places in May.
At the other end of the table, recently promoted Harrogate Town are tipped to finish bottom of League Two and be relegated straight back to the National League, where they are forecast to be joined by Cambridge United.
Barrow, who new Bolton boss Ian Evatt won promotion to League Two with last season before moving to Wanderers over the summer, are forecast to finish 14th.
Here is the full predicted final League Two table, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight.
1. Salford City
2. Bolton Wanderers
3. Oldham Athletic
4. Cheltenham Town
5. Colchester United
6. Exeter City
7. Bradford City
8. Mansfield Town
9. Southend United
10. Crawley Town
11. Leyton Orient
12. Tranmere Rovers
13. Port Vale
14, Barrow
15. Scunthorpe United
16. Grimsby Town
17. Forest Green Rovers
18. Morecambe
19. Walsall
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20. Carlisle United
21. Stevenage
22. Newport County
23. Cambridge United
24. Harrogate Town


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Jet2 cancels all Crete and Zante holidays for the rest of the summer

Tour operator Jet2.com has axed all remaining holidays to Crete and Zante for the rest of summer 2020 .
It comes after the UK government announced a mandatory 14 day quarantine for all passengers returning to England from seven of the Greek islands .
Previously the airline had opted to suspend all breaks to the islands until September 21 , but have now moved to scrap for the remainder of the season .
A Jet2 spokesperson said : “ Due to the latest government travel advice , we have taken the difficult decision to suspend package holidays to Crete ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of Summer 2020 .
`` Customers already in these destinations can continue to enjoy their holidays and we will be in touch regarding flights back to the UK .
“ We are obviously very disappointed to be making this announcement , as we know how much our customers look forward to their well-deserved holidays in these fantastic destinations .
“ We will continue flights to these destinations up to and including 20 September , and flight-only customers can still travel should they wish .
“ We can assure our customers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain completely committed to these fantastic destinations .
`` Bookings for next summer are looking strong , and we can not wait to be back doing what we do best – working with hoteliers and our partners to make sure our customers enjoy their well-deserved holidays.
” It comes as the airline revealed ll flights to Tenerife , Lanazrote , Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria will not go ahead until at least September 27 .
On Thursday night , Portugal was once again added to England 's quarantine list , with international arrivals from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sharp rise in cases .

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Tour operator Jet2.com has axed all remaining holidays to Crete and Zante for the rest of summer 2020.
It comes after the UK government announced a mandatory 14 day quarantine for all passengers returning to England from seven of the Greek islands.
Previously the airline had opted to suspend all breaks to the islands until September 21, but have now moved to scrap for the remainder of the season.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: “Due to the latest government travel advice, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend package holidays to Crete (Heraklion and Chania) and Zante for the rest of Summer 2020.
"Customers already in these destinations can continue to enjoy their holidays and we will be in touch regarding flights back to the UK.
“We are obviously very disappointed to be making this announcement, as we know how much our customers look forward to their well-deserved holidays in these fantastic destinations.
“We will continue flights to these destinations up to and including 20 September, and flight-only customers can still travel should they wish.
“We can assure our customers and partners in Crete and Zante that we remain completely committed to these fantastic destinations.
"Bookings for next summer are looking strong, and we cannot wait to be back doing what we do best – working with hoteliers and our partners to make sure our customers enjoy their well-deserved holidays.”
It comes as the airline revealed ll flights to Tenerife, Lanazrote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria will not go ahead until at least September 27.
On Thursday night, Portugal was once again added to England's quarantine list, with international arrivals from the mainland now subject to restrictions following a sharp rise in cases.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--NHS track and trace coronavirus app will be launched in days

After months of delays , the long-awaited NHS Covid-19 app will be rolled out in England and Wales on September 24 .
The free app , which will be free to download on smartphones and devices will use bluetooth technology to establish if the user has been in close contact with someone who later tests positive for coronavirus .
Other functions include an alert system if coronavirus rates rise in your area , a symptom checking tool and a countdown clock for how long you need to self isolate .
It is based on a new model developed by Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Isle of Wight , in Newham , London , and by NHS Volunteer Responders .
And now it will be operational in less than a fortnight .
Plans are now in place to prepare ahead of the launch .
Businesses including pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and cinemas are now being urged to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the new app can use their smartphones to check-in .
It comes after the UK government 's attempt to develop their own standalone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found not to work on most iPhones .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the app ’ s launch as “ a defining moment ” and said it will help to contain the virus “ at a critical time ” .
He said : “ We need to use every tool at our disposal to control the spread of the virus including cutting-edge technology .
“ The launch of the app later this month across England and Wales is a defining moment and will aid our ability to contain the virus at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an easy and simple way to collect contact details to support the NHS Test and Trace system .
“ Hospitality businesses can now download posters for their premises ahead of the launch of the NHS Covid-19 app .
This will allow the public to seamlessly check in to venues using the app when it launches .
“ It is vital we are using the NHS Test and Trace system to reach as many people as possible to prevent outbreaks and stop this virus in its tracks .
This function will make it simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus under control.
” Managing director of the NHS Covid-19 app Simon Thompson said : “ My team have worked tirelessly to develop the new NHS Covid-19 app and we are incredibly grateful to all residents of the Isle of Wight , London Borough of Newham , NHS Volunteer Responders and the team that went before us ; the learnings and insight have made the app what it is today .
“ We are now giving businesses the time to prepare their venues ahead of the app becoming available across England and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , educate and inform them about how the app works and how they can play their part .
“ The QR system is a free , easy and privacy-preserving way to check in customers to venues , and we encourage all businesses to get involved and download and display the official NHS QR code posters.
” Scotland and Northern Ireland have already launched separate Covid-19 tracing apps after the UK 's app was plagued by delays .
It comes 48 hours after Apple issued a new iOS update to devices allowing for exposure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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After months of delays, the long-awaited NHS Covid-19 app will be rolled out in England and Wales on September 24.
The free app, which will be free to download on smartphones and devices will use bluetooth technology to establish if the user has been in close contact with someone who later tests positive for coronavirus.
Other functions include an alert system if coronavirus rates rise in your area, a symptom checking tool and a countdown clock for how long you need to self isolate.
It is based on a new model developed by Apple and Google and has been undergoing trials on the Isle of Wight, in Newham, London, and by NHS Volunteer Responders.
And now it will be operational in less than a fortnight.
Plans are now in place to prepare ahead of the launch.
Businesses including pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas are now being urged to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the new app can use their smartphones to check-in.
It comes after the UK government's attempt to develop their own standalone contact tracing app was ditched after it was found not to work on most iPhones.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the app’s launch as “a defining moment” and said it will help to contain the virus “at a critical time”.
He said: “We need to use every tool at our disposal to control the spread of the virus including cutting-edge technology.
“The launch of the app later this month across England and Wales is a defining moment and will aid our ability to contain the virus at a critical time.
“QR codes provide an easy and simple way to collect contact details to support the NHS Test and Trace system.
“Hospitality businesses can now download posters for their premises ahead of the launch of the NHS Covid-19 app. This will allow the public to seamlessly check in to venues using the app when it launches.
“It is vital we are using the NHS Test and Trace system to reach as many people as possible to prevent outbreaks and stop this virus in its tracks. This function will make it simple and easy so we can keep this virus under control.”
Managing director of the NHS Covid-19 app Simon Thompson said: “My team have worked tirelessly to develop the new NHS Covid-19 app and we are incredibly grateful to all residents of the Isle of Wight, London Borough of Newham, NHS Volunteer Responders and the team that went before us; the learnings and insight have made the app what it is today.
“We are now giving businesses the time to prepare their venues ahead of the app becoming available across England and Wales. We are working closely to engage, educate and inform them about how the app works and how they can play their part.
“The QR system is a free, easy and privacy-preserving way to check in customers to venues, and we encourage all businesses to get involved and download and display the official NHS QR code posters.”
Scotland and Northern Ireland have already launched separate Covid-19 tracing apps after the UK's app was plagued by delays.
It comes 48 hours after Apple issued a new iOS update to devices allowing for exposure notifications to be pushed to the user.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Man United can't afford to repeat defensive mistake in the transfer market

If Manchester United decide to press ahead with a move for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon this summer then it could leave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with six senior full-backs this season .
The attraction of Reguilon is clear .
He is a more attacking full-back than Luke Shaw , could be available for as little as £18million and recently made his Spain debut at the age of 23 .
It would give Solskjaer two reliable options at left-back and plenty of competition .
Shaw could be used if United wanted a more defensive option , while he can also fill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a back three , with Reguilon as a wing-back .
On the face of it left-back might not be the area most in need of strengthening at United - and the club had originally shelved plans to buy in that position after Brandon Williams ' emergence - but finding a more attacking option is part of the evolution of Solskjaer 's team .
United still rate Williams , who turned 20 earlier this month , but rather than freezing him out , signing Reguilon could allow him to move back to right-back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ left-back , but would be more comfortable back in his original position , competing with Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
The £45million full-back had a good first season at United , even if there are developments still to be made in his attacking game .
That was an area Wan-Bissaka improved on in the second half of last season and at 22 he has plenty of time to learn how to contribute in the final third , which is essential if United are to become one of the elite teams in England and Europe once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , Solskjaer will expect to see more developments in Wan-Bissaka 's game , in terms of timing his runs into the final third and producing a more consistent final ball .
If Williams does move across to challenge on the right , it still leaves United with two senior full-backs who could struggle for minutes .
Timothy Fosu-Mensah had the year option on his contract taken up and featured six times after the season restarted .
It was a good story for the Holland international , who had gone more than three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but even with his versatility a bonus the 22-year-old has his work cut out to make the grade in a squad that is improving and evolving constantly .
If that 's the case for Fosu-Mensah , then it must surely be the case for Diogo Dalot too .
There was excitement about the Portuguese youngster for much of his first season at the club after a £19million move from Porto , but he failed to kick on last season and it was damning that Fosu-Mensah was picked ahead of him .
Dalot is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once after the season restarted , in an unconvincing FA Cup quarter-final success at Norwich City .
The cluster of full-backs is before Ethan Laird is taken into account .
The 19-year-old featured for the first team twice last season and trained with them after the season restarted .
He may have been earmarked for a loan move this summer but a hamstring injury he suffered in the Under-21s ' 6-0 win at Salford City on Wednesday leaves his immediate future unclear .
There is going to be no natural new order with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 25 , Williams has just turned 20 , Wan-Bissaka and Fosu-Mensah are 22 , Dalot 21 .
Reguilon , if he signs , is 23 and United rate Laird , still 19 , highly .
Instead , players need to be sold to slim down the options .
Ideally , Solskjaer will want two options on either side .
Land Reguilon and in 12 months ' time you would expect it to be the Spain international and Shaw on the left , with Wan-Bissaka and Williams on the right .
That would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cup games , or heading out on loan , and would mean departures for Dalot and Fosu-Mensah .
United have seen the dangers of overstocking on central defenders before selling those who are unwanted , leaving them with arguably three players too many in that position now , in Chris Smalling , Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones .
They ca n't make the same mistake at full-back , which is why the picture needs to become clearer over the next year .

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If Manchester United decide to press ahead with a move for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon this summer then it could leave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with six senior full-backs this season.
The attraction of Reguilon is clear. He is a more attacking full-back than Luke Shaw, could be available for as little as £18million and recently made his Spain debut at the age of 23.
It would give Solskjaer two reliable options at left-back and plenty of competition. Shaw could be used if United wanted a more defensive option, while he can also fill in as the left-sided centre back in a back three, with Reguilon as a wing-back.
On the face of it left-back might not be the area most in need of strengthening at United - and the club had originally shelved plans to buy in that position after Brandon Williams' emergence - but finding a more attacking option is part of the evolution of Solskjaer's team.
United still rate Williams, who turned 20 earlier this month, but rather than freezing him out, signing Reguilon could allow him to move back to right-back. He has been playing as a right-footed left-back, but would be more comfortable back in his original position, competing with Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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The £45million full-back had a good first season at United, even if there are developments still to be made in his attacking game. That was an area Wan-Bissaka improved on in the second half of last season and at 22 he has plenty of time to learn how to contribute in the final third, which is essential if United are to become one of the elite teams in England and Europe once more.
By the end of this season, Solskjaer will expect to see more developments in Wan-Bissaka's game, in terms of timing his runs into the final third and producing a more consistent final ball.
If Williams does move across to challenge on the right, it still leaves United with two senior full-backs who could struggle for minutes.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah had the year option on his contract taken up and featured six times after the season restarted. It was a good story for the Holland international, who had gone more than three years since his previous United appearances, but even with his versatility a bonus the 22-year-old has his work cut out to make the grade in a squad that is improving and evolving constantly.
If that's the case for Fosu-Mensah, then it must surely be the case for Diogo Dalot too. There was excitement about the Portuguese youngster for much of his first season at the club after a £19million move from Porto, but he failed to kick on last season and it was damning that Fosu-Mensah was picked ahead of him. Dalot is still only 21 but he played just once after the season restarted, in an unconvincing FA Cup quarter-final success at Norwich City.
The cluster of full-backs is before Ethan Laird is taken into account. The 19-year-old featured for the first team twice last season and trained with them after the season restarted. He may have been earmarked for a loan move this summer but a hamstring injury he suffered in the Under-21s' 6-0 win at Salford City on Wednesday leaves his immediate future unclear.
There is going to be no natural new order with these full-backs. Shaw is the oldest at 25, Williams has just turned 20, Wan-Bissaka and Fosu-Mensah are 22, Dalot 21. Reguilon, if he signs, is 23 and United rate Laird, still 19, highly.
Instead, players need to be sold to slim down the options. Ideally, Solskjaer will want two options on either side. Land Reguilon and in 12 months' time you would expect it to be the Spain international and Shaw on the left, with Wan-Bissaka and Williams on the right. That would leave Laird as a youngster getting minutes in cup games, or heading out on loan, and would mean departures for Dalot and Fosu-Mensah.
United have seen the dangers of overstocking on central defenders before selling those who are unwanted, leaving them with arguably three players too many in that position now, in Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones.
They can't make the same mistake at full-back, which is why the picture needs to become clearer over the next year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Boy seriously hurt after falling from car park in Bury

A boy was seriously hurt after falling from a car park in Bury town centre .
Emergency services were called to Clerke Street , near Mill Gate Shopping Centre , just before 9am on Thursday ( September 10 ) .
A 15-year-old boy reportedly fell from a building , believed to be a multi-story car park .
He was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries ' , where he remains .
St Gabriel 's Roman Catholic High School , where the teenager is believed to be a student , released a statement in the wake of the incident .
Headteacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with sadness that I can confirm that one of our pupils is in hospital following an incident yesterday morning .
“ The news of this incident came as a tremendous shock to the whole school community and we are working together to ensure that appropriate support is made available to all of our pupils and colleagues .
“ Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the pupil and their family at this difficult time.
” A spokesman for GMP said there are not thought to be any circumstances surrounding the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Shortly before 9am yesterday ( 10 September 2020 ) , officers were called to a report of a boy who had fallen from a building on Clerke Street in Bury .
“ Emergency services attended and the 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains .
“ There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances at this time but enquiries are on-going.
” A spokesman for NWAS said : “ We were called to Clerke Street at 8.47am .
We attended with an ambulance , advanced paramedics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We took a male patient in his mid-teens to hospital in a serious condition.
” Mill Gate Shopping Centre announced the car park had been closed due to 'unforeseen circumstances ' on Thursday .
Shoppers were asked to find alternative parking arrangements .
The car park was shut for around four hours .

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A boy was seriously hurt after falling from a car park in Bury town centre.
Emergency services were called to Clerke Street, near Mill Gate Shopping Centre, just before 9am on Thursday (September 10).
A 15-year-old boy reportedly fell from a building, believed to be a multi-story car park.
He was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries', where he remains.
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic High School, where the teenager is believed to be a student, released a statement in the wake of the incident.
Headteacher Lisa Corrigan wrote: “It is with sadness that I can confirm that one of our pupils is in hospital following an incident yesterday morning.
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“The news of this incident came as a tremendous shock to the whole school community and we are working together to ensure that appropriate support is made available to all of our pupils and colleagues.
“Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the pupil and their family at this difficult time.”
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A spokesman for GMP said there are not thought to be any circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement, the force said: “Shortly before 9am yesterday (10 September 2020), officers were called to a report of a boy who had fallen from a building on Clerke Street in Bury.
“Emergency services attended and the 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains.
“There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances at this time but enquiries are on-going.”
A spokesman for NWAS said: “We were called to Clerke Street at 8.47am. We attended with an ambulance, advanced paramedics and a rapid response vehicle.
“We took a male patient in his mid-teens to hospital in a serious condition.”
Mill Gate Shopping Centre announced the car park had been closed due to 'unforeseen circumstances' on Thursday.
Shoppers were asked to find alternative parking arrangements. The car park was shut for around four hours.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Why Charlie McNeill joined Manchester United after rejecting Man City contract

Incoming Manchester United signing Charlie McNeill has agreed to re-sign to the club as he sees a clearer pathway to the first-team than he did at City .
McNeill , 17 , is returning to the United academy for an initial fee of £750,000 that could rise to £1.35million after he rejected the offer of a new contract at City in the summer .
The transfer still has to go through category one transfer investigation , which is a process that can take up to three weeks .
The MEN revealed that because McNeill did not turn 17 until this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him still had to negotiate a fee with his former club or risk a tribunal deciding his value .
United sources say McNeill would represent an 'absolute bargain ' if he costs the full £1.5m as he would have to play in a significant amount of first-team games and record noteworthy achievements to trigger the clauses .
McNeill will go into the United Under-18 squad rather than the Under-23s , already depleted in the attacking department after D'Mani Mellor sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury .
Boyhood United fan McNeill cost City £12,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six years ago and his goalscoring exploits - he is credited with 600 goals at youth level - have also seen him recognised at international level with a number of caps for England Under-16s .
The MEN reported last week the United academy were working on more signings ahead of the new season and completed a deal for Alejandro Garnacho from Atletico Madrid earlier this week .
Garnacho is their third Spanish acquisition of the summer after Marc Jurado from Barcelona and Alvaro Fernandez from Real Madrid .

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Incoming Manchester United signing Charlie McNeill has agreed to re-sign to the club as he sees a clearer pathway to the first-team than he did at City.
McNeill, 17, is returning to the United academy for an initial fee of £750,000 that could rise to £1.35million after he rejected the offer of a new contract at City in the summer. The transfer still has to go through category one transfer investigation, which is a process that can take up to three weeks.
The MEN revealed that because McNeill did not turn 17 until this week any teams that wanted to sign him still had to negotiate a fee with his former club or risk a tribunal deciding his value.
United sources say McNeill would represent an 'absolute bargain' if he costs the full £1.5m as he would have to play in a significant amount of first-team games and record noteworthy achievements to trigger the clauses.
McNeill will go into the United Under-18 squad rather than the Under-23s, already depleted in the attacking department after D'Mani Mellor sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Boyhood United fan McNeill cost City £12,000 when he joined the academy from United six years ago and his goalscoring exploits - he is credited with 600 goals at youth level - have also seen him recognised at international level with a number of caps for England Under-16s.
The MEN reported last week the United academy were working on more signings ahead of the new season and completed a deal for Alejandro Garnacho from Atletico Madrid earlier this week.
Garnacho is their third Spanish acquisition of the summer after Marc Jurado from Barcelona and Alvaro Fernandez from Real Madrid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Police make arrest after five-hour rooftop stand-off with man

Police have made an arrest after a five-hour rooftop stand-off with a man .
Witnesses say he was seen throwing @ @ @ @ @ .
Pictures from the scene show a man stood on the roof of a house @ @ @ @ @ reports a man had climbed onto a roof on Tennyson Street in Deeplish , Rochdale @ @ @ @ @ He was safely escorted down at 2pm .
A 39-year-man has been arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ .
A GMP spokesperson said : `` Shortly after 9am on September 10 , officers @ @ @ @ @ man was on a roof of an address on Tennyson Street in Rochdale .
`` @ @ @ @ @ and arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage .
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Police have made an arrest after a five-hour rooftop stand-off with a man.
Witnesses say he was seen throwing slates onto the street below.
Pictures from the scene show a man stood on the roof of a house.
Police say they received reports a man had climbed onto a roof on Tennyson Street in Deeplish, Rochdale at 9am on Thursday.
He was safely escorted down at 2pm.
A 39-year-man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage.
He remains in custody.
A GMP spokesperson said: "Shortly after 9am on September 10, officers attended an address where a man was on a roof of an address on Tennyson Street in Rochdale.
"He was safely escorted down and arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage.
"He remains in custody."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--How to watch every Premier League match in September on TV

The new Premier League season is due to begin imminently but , due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , the campaign will begin behind closed doors .
The 2019/20 season came to a close with all matches from the mid-June restart being held behind closed doors but televised , including free-to-air access for the first time in Premier League history on BBC .
Initially , the television schedule was set to return to normal broadcasting patterns but , with fans not being allowed back into stadiums until October at the earliest , it has now been announced that all 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coverage will be shared with the current broadcasters , with Sky Sports and BT Sport having the most matches while Amazon Prime and the BBC will have one game each .
Here , we have gathered all the information you need on how to watch live Premier League matches in September .
Sky Sports , BT Sport and Amazon Prime are the main broadcasters for the Premier League once again this season , with the BBC showing weekly highlights on Match of the Day .
Sky Sports and BT Sport have already selected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first three match rounds of the 2020/21 season .
Of the remaining 11 matches , Sky Sports will broadcast an additional six , BT Sport a further three and BBC and Amazon Prime Video one each .
The Premier League is also in discussions with BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT to agree a similar solution for radio .

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The new Premier League season is due to begin imminently but, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the campaign will begin behind closed doors.
The 2019/20 season came to a close with all matches from the mid-June restart being held behind closed doors but televised, including free-to-air access for the first time in Premier League history on BBC.
Initially, the television schedule was set to return to normal broadcasting patterns but, with fans not being allowed back into stadiums until October at the earliest, it has now been announced that all 28 matches in September will be televised.
Coverage will be shared with the current broadcasters, with Sky Sports and BT Sport having the most matches while Amazon Prime and the BBC will have one game each.
Here, we have gathered all the information you need on how to watch live Premier League matches in September.
Which channels will show Premier League matches?
Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon Prime are the main broadcasters for the Premier League once again this season, with the BBC showing weekly highlights on Match of the Day.
Sky Sports and BT Sport have already selected 17 matches for live broadcast for the first three match rounds of the 2020/21 season. Of the remaining 11 matches, Sky Sports will broadcast an additional six, BT Sport a further three and BBC and Amazon Prime Video one each.
The Premier League is also in discussions with BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT to agree a similar solution for radio.
September Premier League schedule
Saturday, September 12
12:30 Fulham vs. Arsenal (live on BT Sport)
15:00 Crystal Palace vs. Southampton (live on BT Sport)
17:30 Liverpool vs. Leeds United (live on Sky Sports)
20:00 West Ham United vs. Newcastle United (live on Sky Sports)
Sunday 13 September
14:00 West Bromwich Albion vs. Leicester City (live on Sky Sports)
16:30 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton (live on Sky Sports)
Monday 14 September
18:00 Sheffield United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (live on Sky Sports)
20:15 Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea (live on Sky Sports)
Saturday 19 September
12:30 Everton vs. West Bromwich Albion (live on BT Sport)
15:00 Leeds United vs. Fulham (live on BT Sport)
17:30 Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace (live on Sky Sports)
20:00 Arsenal vs. West Ham United (live on Sky Sports)
Sunday 20 September
12:00 Southampton vs. Tottenham Hotspur (live on BT Sport)
14:00 Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (live on Sky Sports)
16:30 Chelsea vs. Liverpool (live on Sky Sports)
19:00 Leicester City vs. Burnley (live on BBC Sport)
Monday 21 September
18:00 Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United (live on Sky Sports)
20:15 Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City (live on Sky Sports)
Saturday 26 September
12:30 Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United (live on BT Sport)
15:00 Burnley vs. Southampton (TBC)
15:00 Crystal Palace vs. Everton (TBC)
15:00 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Newcastle United (TBC)
15:00 West Ham United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (TBC)
17:30 West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea (live on Sky Sports)
Sunday 27 September
12:00 Sheffield United vs. Leeds United (live on BT Sport)
14:00 Fulham vs. Aston Villa (live on Sky Sports)
16:30 Manchester City vs. Leicester City (live on Sky Sports)
Monday 28 September
20:00 Liverpool vs. Arsenal (live on Sky Sports)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Salford doctors self-isolating after colleague tests positive for Covid-19

Doctors at a Salford GP practice are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive for Covid-19 .
The medics affected work at Salford Care Homes Practice , on Windsor Street , after another member of staff at the practice was confirmed to have coronavirus .
The practice provides GP services to residents in care homes across Salford , but they have been treating patients remotely throughout lockdown .
A spokeswoman for Northern Care Alliance , which runs health services in the city , said the incident has affected a 'very small ' number of clinical staff , who continue to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chief officer and medical director at Salford Royal , said : “ Following confirmation that a non-clinical member of staff at the practice had tested positive for Covid-19 , a number of staff members they came into contact with are currently self-isolating in line with national guidance .
“ This has affected a very small number of clinical staff who are continuing to conduct their duties virtually , including all patient consultations .
“ The practice continues to run its full range of services and we are confident that there has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have clear guidance in place for staff in relation to the wearing of face masks and on occasions where we are made aware that this hasn ’ t been adhered to , we take steps to understand why and re-emphasise the importance of following our thorough infection prevention and control measures.
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Doctors at a Salford GP practice are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive for Covid-19.
The medics affected work at Salford Care Homes Practice, on Windsor Street, after another member of staff at the practice was confirmed to have coronavirus.
The practice provides GP services to residents in care homes across Salford, but they have been treating patients remotely throughout lockdown.
A spokeswoman for Northern Care Alliance, which runs health services in the city, said the incident has affected a 'very small' number of clinical staff, who continue to hold their appointments virtually.
Dr Pete Turkington, chief officer and medical director at Salford Royal, said: “Following confirmation that a non-clinical member of staff at the practice had tested positive for Covid-19, a number of staff members they came into contact with are currently self-isolating in line with national guidance.
“This has affected a very small number of clinical staff who are continuing to conduct their duties virtually, including all patient consultations.
“The practice continues to run its full range of services and we are confident that there has been no risk to any patients.
“We have clear guidance in place for staff in relation to the wearing of face masks and on occasions where we are made aware that this hasn’t been adhered to, we take steps to understand why and re-emphasise the importance of following our thorough infection prevention and control measures.”
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