hereOverall however, cases in Greater Manchester went up by just 0.9 per cent in the week ending October 31, compared with previous week.Oldham reached a new record high of 741.8 - the highest rate recorded in Greater ManchesterThe borough has recorded more than 300 cases in a single day for the first time, recording 314 on October 30.The figures come as England braces to enter another national lockdown on Thursday.The Prime Minister says there is now 'no alternative' but to implement the stringent measures to curb rising rates of coronavirus across the country.The lockdown will see non-essential services and businesses close, including pubs and restaurants, until December 2, while essential shops and educational settings will remain.
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