From Monday, residential homes will be given the green light to increase visitors from two to five.
But Town Hall chiefs are recommending this does not happen in Bolton as the number of coronavirus cases, linked to the Indian variant continue to rise.
The Bolton News understands that every residential and nursing home in Bolton has been contacted urging them to stick to restrictions with a review to be be locally reviewed in a fortnight in the best interests of residents.
Cllr Andy Morgan, who runs a care home and is executive cabinet member for adult services, told The Bolton News: "The government want to allow five named visitors for all care home residents from Monday.