Coronavirus rates in Greater Manchester are in steep decline, with positive cases down 33 percent week-on-week.
The rate of infection in the region has fallen below 300 cases per 100,000 population for the first time since September.
There were 721 new positive cases added across Greater Manchester today, which is 490 fewer than last Tuesday.
It is the lowest daily increase since Oct 2.
The rate of infection is falling fastest in Trafford.
It is still the only borough in Greater Manchester with infection rates below the national average.
There were 452 cases in Trafford for the week ending Nov 20, which is down from 816 in the previous week.
The rate of infection in Trafford is 190.4, below the England average of 217.6.
Infection rates in Stockport are just above the national average, at 219.5.
The borough with the highest infection rate in Greater Manchester is Oldham (401.9 cases per 100,000 population).
Earlier today (Tuesday), it was announced that families from three households will be allowed to celebrate Christmas together across the UK.
The households will be allowed to mix for up to five days.
The plans were approved by leaders of all the UK nations at a Cobra meeting on Tuesday, led by Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove.
The plans for Christmas will supersede the new tiering system, which will come into force in England on December 2.
Under this system, households in Tier 2 and 3 will not be allowed to mix indoors.
