Eleven more people have died in Greater Manchester after succumbing to the coronavirus pandemic.
04.03.2020 - 21:36 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
As the ninth case of coronavirus was confirmed in Greater Manchester, a leading doctor urged people not to panic, insisting the region is well-prepared to deal with the outbreak.
Professor Kate Ardern, lead director for protection and emergency planning for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) said there were 'robust infection controls' in place.
Her advice came as Greater Manchester's ninth case of the COVID-19 virus was confirmed on Wednesday (March 4).
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