Health centres in Rochdale have scrapped drop-in surgeries in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus and will not make appointments unless patients explain why they need to see a doctor.
The measures have been introduced at all GP surgeries in Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton. There are currently 20 confirmed coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester, but none in the borough of Rochdale .
In a statement on Facebook Rochdale Health Alliance said: "Due to the spread of the coronavirus practices in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are no longer able to offer you face2face appointment with any doctor or nurse unless you share the reason for the appointment. "This is to ensure we minimize the risk of spreading the virus in the practice. "If you
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