Boris Johnson has today announced a new way of implementing local lockdowns.
Under the new system, each part of England is allocated a category depending on their rates of coronavirus infection - and interventions handed down depending on individual tier level.
Mr Johnson has outlined which restrictions would be in place for each tier - with tier one coming in line with current national measures, while tier three, the highest level, has enhanced measures including the closure of pubs.
The Prime Minister says he expects this new system will make local lockdown rules easier to understand, and that the new tier system would simplify local measures, in the same way the rule of six simplified national measures.
It's also being implemented in hopes of avoiding another national lockdown.
Greater Manchester has avoided the tightest level of restrictions, with tier 2 measures set to be enforced.
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The new three-tier system
Tier one - medium alert level -is the lowest level and consists of the current national measures, will cover most of the country.
Tier two - high level alert - is where Greater Manchester has been placed. This will apply to most of the areas that are currently under local lockdown restrictions, according to the Prime Minister. Areas under tier two will not be able to mix with other households in any indoor setting, while the rule of six will be in force for outdoor socialising.
Tier three - very high alert - includes prohibiting social mixing in all indoor settings as well as in private gardens while some businesses, and pubs and bars will be told to close. People will be advised not to travel in and out of these areas.
The finer details of the individual tiers are to be debated in parliament on Tuesday, with the restrictions set to come into force on Wednesday.
Mr Johnson also emphasised that the new measures will be under "constant review" and will include a "four-week sunset clause" for interventions in very high areas.
A postcode search on gov.uk as well as the NHS Covid-19 app will show which local alert level applies in each area.
