Residents in Greater Manchester have reacted to news the region will remain in Tier 3 for at least another two weeks until the next review.
Mayor Andy Burnham had said there was a "clear case" for moving down a tier with infection rates falling lower than both Liverpool and London.
However, the government announced it would remain under the tightest restrictions.
Report by Alibhaiz.
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