Manchester's overall Covid numbers are falling - but cases in nearly a third of city are on the up

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direct to your inboxLast week marked the one-year anniversary since the first coronavirus death was reported in the UK.Just days after it was reported, tragedy struck closer to home as the first Covid-related death was recorded in Greater Manchester.Since that first death, we have pledged to pay tribute to the people in our region who have lost their lives to the disease. The M.E.N has published countless tributes from families in our Loved and Lost series.

Coronavirus infection rates are rising in seven boroughs of Greater Manchester, with one area seeing a significant jump in cases.The latest figures from Public Health England show that cases have risen by 20 per cent in Tameside in the seven days ending March 11.Political leaders, including the mayor of Greater Manchester, suggest this is likely to be connected to the return of schools on March 8.Pupils across the country are being asked to test themselves for Covid-19 several times a week -

direct to your inboxThe use of coronavirus testing in schools could be behind rises in infection rates in five areas of Greater Manchester, the latest figures suggest.Figures from Public Health England show that cases rose by 19 per cent in Tameside and 18 per cent in Oldham in comparison to the figure a week ago, with smaller increases in Salford, Stockport and Trafford.Cases fell in the other five boroughs, with the largest decrease being 25 per cent in Bury.Statistics show that there were

direct to your inboxFor many of us, today will be a very different Mother's Day.It would usually be a day for visiting our families, enjoying a meal and celebrating with the special women in our lives.But today, due to the coronavirus lockdown rules, most of us will have to spend the occasion away from our mums.In the hope of spreading some love and keeping spirits up, we asked our readers to tell us about the women who are special to them.We asked you to tell us who you are celebrating today.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are continuing to drop in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.The latest Public Health England data shows that nine boroughs recorded double-digit reduction in infection rates for the week ending March 8 compared to the previous week.Tameside was the only borough which recorded a single-digit reduction in transmission rate.The overall rate for Greater Manchester now stands at 89.9 per 100,000 population.This is higher

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has urged Manchester United to ensure they finish the season strongly by following Liverpool's example of slowly chipping away at the points deficit between themselves and Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side moved to within 11 points of Pep Guardiola 's side after a very impressive 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial must be more ruthless and 'selfish' in front of goal if he's to build on his promising display against Man City. Martial was rejuvenated in the Manchester derby as he led the United line in the absence of Edinson Cavani and made an instant impact, winning a penalty in the first minute at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester City can rightfully claim to be the most in-form team in world football right now.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus infection rate for Greater Manchester continues to decline - although two boroughs are seeing cases increases in the latest daily figures.Bury has the highest rate in the region with 195 positive cases per 100,000 people.Daily case numbers are up on Rochdale and Wigan.Only Stockport has an increase in the week-on-week figures - although the figure is level in Rochdale.All ten areas remain above the national average.The lowest infection rate is in Trafford