All children's playgrounds in Manchester have been closed with immediate effect in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Manchester City Council announced the decision on Twitter on Monday afternoon. They have urged people to allow the city's parks to remain open by following proper social distancing measures.
Council leaders advised residents to use their local parks and green spaces instead of travelling further afield. It comes after crowds of people flocked to parks, beauty spots, beaches and markets over the weekend.
In a statement on Twitter, council bosses said: "Children's play areas in all of Manchester's parks are closing with immediate effect today (Monday 23 March) to help minimise the spread of coronavirus. "This weekend,