Greater Manchester has now been placed in Tier 3 by the government - the 'very high' Covid alert level.
Manchester had been placed in Tier 2 just days ago.
Under Tier 3 rules, all shops are able to remain open - even those which were classed as 'non-essential' earlier this year.
However, shoppers will be required to follow certain rules when in supermarkets, high street stores and hardware shops - to name a few.
The official government guidelines state that 'shops following COVID-secure guidelines can host more people in total, but no one must mix indoors or in most public outdoor venues with anyone who they do not live with (or have formed a support bubble with)'.
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This includes in:
- Pubs and restaurants, where they are permitted to open
- Shops
- Leisure and entertainment venues
- Places of worship
The government website also says that clinically vulnerable people can visit businesses, such as supermarkets, pubs and shops, whilst keeping two metres away from others wherever possible or 1 metre plus other precautions.
We will keep you updated with any further changes to shopping rules as they happen.
