Coronavirus outbreak in Greater Manchester is a warning to the 'complacent white middle class', health chief says

hereThe infection rate across nine out of the ten boroughs is continuing to fall."I think we are beginning to see the numbers move in the right direction and that includes Oldham, which saw a noticeable fall in the number of cases this week, and we have begun to see falls in other Greater Manchester boroughs as well," Mr Burnham told the BBC."We had the restrictions introduced about three weeks ago and I would say we have begun to see these restrictions are now working, so fingers crossed we can

Coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester are continuing to fall, with cases in Oldham dropping by over 100 in the space of a week.A day after the Government announced tighter restrictions for the borough, the rate fell from 71.7 to 63.7.In the week ending August 19, there were 820 cases of Covid-19 across Greater Manchester, the lowest seven-day total since August 2.The infection rate across nine out of the ten boroughs is continuing to fall, with only a minor increase in cases in

hereThe latest data gives infection rates up until Sunday, August 16, as there is a delay of up to three days before the full results are reported.The weekly infection rate in Oldham rose slightly, to 84.4 per 100,000 population but there continues to be a downward trend in the borough, with cases falling by 20 per cent week-on-week.However, infection rates are still rising in Manchester, Salford and Bury.Manchester had an infection rate of 49.0 per 100,000 population in the week up to August 16

Mancunians have been told their partying has to be put on hold as the city’s Covid infection rate rose almost to the government’s red alert threshold.Latest figures show Manchester recording 49 cases per 100,000, just below the 50 mark that would push it into the government’s riskiest category.The city’s rate has more than tripled in a month.Its leaders have now warned that house parties - which are believed to partly be behind the rise - and other inside gatherings must stop, or else Manchester

published by NHS England, includes hospital discharges from March 20,  the first day of national lockdown, until August 9.

hereIt re-opened in the afternoon, and then as usual the following day.But it was closed again on Monday, August 10 after more positive tests, and has remained shut since.Some judges who usually sit at the court have been presiding over cases at the city's other crown court at Minshull Street.Lawyers appearing in those cases have been appearing remotely using video technology.Court users who were in the building prior to the outbreak are set to be contacted and asked to undergo a coronavirus

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Monday, August 17 is: The latest available figures show two Greater Manchester boroughs are currently are showing an upward trend in  coronavirus  infections.

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

hereThe trial is set to start again next month.Trial judge Richard Mansell QC thanked jurors for their patience and for attending during the pandemic.Jurors had heard prosecution barrister Peter Wright QC's opening speech.He told Manchester Crown Court Mr Khan died after being stabbed once near his abdomen on Sunday, February 16.

hereThe government announced today (Friday) that the region-wide lockdown restrictions would continue.The rules means people from different households can't meet in each other's gardens or homes.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, August 14 is:Eight people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 29,452.Patients were aged between 75 and 90

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Thursday, August 13 is:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.They do not

hereSix of the court's 15 court rooms are scheduled to be holding cases throughout the day, with a trial also ongoing.In the past few weeks, barristers have been expected to attend court physically for cases, unless they have a good reason not to.During the height of the lockdown, most cases were conducted using video conferencing.Under new security measures in line with the pandemic, anyone entering the court via the public entrance is asked whether they had coronavirus symptoms before

hereEach day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24 hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures often sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.They do not include deaths in care homes or community settings.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts

Stockport town centre have tested postive for Covid-19, McDonald's have confirmed.

coronavirus in each borough. But at the start of what would have been the summer holidays, what does this mean in terms of travel? Can Mancunians still go on a day trip this summer? Will we be able to visit the beach with the kids? Or do we have to stay local?This is what you need to know about travelling out of the area during the Greater Manchester local lockdown.Yes, people in Greater Manchester can travel out of the area to visit the beach.

here“It’s younger people now, and not ill enough to be in hospital,” they said of those testing positive.Senior figures hope that the move to a major incident will be enough to avoid a Leicester-style full-on lockdown of the economy, which can only be implemented by the health secretary.Several said that was not currently on the horizon, but conceded it would depend on how the picture plays out.“If the situation worsens, then clearly other measures will have to be urgently considered,” said