Source: BBC News
The highest tier of coronavirus restrictions will be imposed on Greater Manchester from 00:01 BST on Friday 23 October, and in South Yorkshire from 00:01 on Saturday.
It means the areas will be moved from Tier 2 (high risk), to Tier 3 (very high risk), joining the Liverpool City Region and Lancashire.
Other parts of the UK have also introduced additional coronavirus restrictions.
How does England’s new three-tier system work?
Every area of England now falls into one of three categories – medium (Tier 1), high (Tier 2) or very high (Tier 3), depending on the local rate of infection.
What are the rules in Tier 3?
Areas with the most rapidly rising transmission rates are placed in Tier 3.
You are not allowed to meet socially with anybody who is not part of your household, or support bubble, indoors.
You cannot meet in private or pub gardens, but can meet in parks, beaches, countryside or forests, as long as you are not in a group of more than six.
Pubs and bars must close unless they are serving substantial meals. Alcohol can only be served as part of a meal.
People are being advised not to travel into or out of Tier 3 areas, other than for work, education, youth services or because of caring responsibilities.
Casinos, bingo halls and betting shops, adult gaming centres and soft play areas have closed in all Tier 3 areas.
Extra measures can be introduced, following discussions between central and local government. In Lancashire, car boot sales are not allowed, while gyms in the Liverpool City Region were initially closed but have been told they will be able to reopen.
The latest restrictions will be imposed in Greater Manchester from 00:01 BST on Friday 23 October after the mayor, Andy Burnham, said the government had “walked away” from negotiations after refusing his request for £65m financial support.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “not to act now” would put the lives of Manchester’s residents “at risk”.
The restrictions in Greater Manchester will be reviewed by at least 11 November.
All four local authority areas of South Yorkshire – Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield – will also be moved into Tier 3 on Saturday, Sheffield Mayor Dan Jarvis has confirmed.
Gyms are to stay open there, but gym classes will not be allowed.
What are the rules for Tier 2?
You are not allowed to meet socially with people you do not live with indoors – this includes private homes, as well as pubs or restaurants.
People in support bubbles can go on meeting as before and informal childcare may also be provided.
You can still meet friends and family outdoors, but only in a group of up to six people.
What are the rules for Tier 1?
Areas in Tier 1 are subject to the basic national rules previously in force.
You may not meet in a group of more than six people, indoors or outdoors, unless you’re in a larger household or a support bubble.
Pubs, bars and restaurants in a Tier 1 area must close by 22:00 BST.
Source: BBC News