Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer WilliamsGreater Manchester has been placed under the toughest coronavirus restrictions as cases rise across the country.Our region will move into Tier 4 on New Year’s Eve along with The Midlands, North East, parts of the North West and parts of the South West.Almost all remaining areas have been moved into Tier 3.It comes just days after millions were plunged into the strict lockdown-like Tier 4 measures due to rocketing case rates around the country.As of New Year’s Eve will, Greater Manchester will have been under restrictions for five months.Mr Hancock said three quarters of the population will be in Tier 4.All clinically extremely vulnerable people will be asked to shield if.
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