A GP surgery where a person visited before testing positive for coronavirus are now screening all patients at the front door.
Gatley Medical Centre confirmed that one of its patients had contracted the virus, also known as Covid-19, last week.
That person attended the practice on Old Hall Road last Wednesday afternoon, February 26.
The practice contacted patients who may have been in the waiting room at the same time.
They are taking matters further by testing everyone at the main entrance of the surgery.
A notice posted on its website said: "We are currently screening patients at the main front door of the practice.
"This is precautionary. There are no concerns at present.
"We are keeping within the recommendations laid down by the Public Health department for all GP practices.
"Thank you for your patience."
It was announced on Sunday that a man diagnosed with coronavirus died at North Manchester General Hospital.
The man, in his 60s, had underlying health problems and had recently returned from Italy.
The hospital said he was being treated at its specialist infectious diseases unit.
There have been 20 positive coronavirus tests in Greater Manchester - four in Trafford; three in Manchester; three in Wigan; three in Bury; two in Bolton; two in Stockport; two in Oldham; and one in Tameside.
The latest data from the government released on Monday said the total number of patients diagnosed in the UK was 319.
The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed the news at 2pm on Monday as part of their daily updates.
More than 24,960 people in the UK have now been tested for COVID-19.
Four people have died in the UK after contracting the virus.
