No new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Greater Manchester for third day in a row

Trafford has gone back up sharply in the last couple of days. The weekly case total is now over 25 per 100,000 people, which takes the borough above the threshold to be placed on amber alert on the government watchlist for local intervention.The data published this afternoon gives infection rates up to Tuesday August 25 as there is a 3-4 day delay for cases to be fully reported.

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Greater Manchester coronavirus press conference, Stockport council leader Elise Wilson said the borough's infection rates were within the government's 'acceptable levels'. She added: "Our infection data is showing a continued downward trend across all our areas."The levels that we have at the moment are within the government's acceptable levels.

Wigan will be removed from local lockdown measures which were implemented last month on Wednesday (August 26).

The latest data shows the city has 42.7 cases per 100,000, with the minimum threshold to become a 'red alert' at 50 per 100,000. Areas of Oldham, which has been one of the worst affected places in England, remain particularly badly hit, with 17 new cases this week in Chadderton North, 12 in Oldham Town North, 13 in Busk, 24 in Alexandra Park and a massive 30 in Werneth.In spite of stricter local lockdown measures in the area, Oldham accounts for 96 of Greater Manchester’s new cases.

Coronavirus rates are now lower in Greater Manchester than they were at the start of the local lockdown, with the latest data suggesting a regional spike in cases has been reversed.Extra restrictions on the ten boroughs in the region have been in place for three full weeks after being announced on July 30.At the time the local lockdown was declared, infection rates were rising in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, and this trend continued broadly for the first two weeks after the measures

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, August 21 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 include

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

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Wednesday, August 19 is:In total, in hospitals across England, a further 15 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths to  29,480.Yesterday a further 154 positive cases of coronavirus were announced across Greater Manchester, which was the highest daily increase for the last three days.The data takes into account the seven days up to

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

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Tuesday, August 18 is:In total, in hospitals across England, a further five people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths to 29,465.Patients were aged between 64 and 86 years old. All had known underlying health conditions.

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

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, August 16 is:The latest figures come as the government announced that the region-wide lockdown restrictions would continue in Greater Manchester.The rules means people from different households can't meet in each other's gardens or homes.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Tuesday, August 11 is:In total six people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,425, NHS England said on Tuesday.The patients were aged between 46 and 96 and all had known underlying health conditions.Eight deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.The region with the highest number of

hereIn total, more than 46,000 people have died nationally.The six deaths came in the North East and Yorkshire (2) and the South East (4) regions.NHS England said on Monday there had been no new deaths in the North West reguion.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

Greater Manchester's local lockdown will continue.Stricter rules on social gatherings announced last week will continue here, in West Yorkshire and Leicester.Preston has also been added to the list of places where households are banned from gathering in the homes and gardens of others.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, August 8 stands at:Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 253Each 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

coronavirus  deaths have been recorded at hospitals in Greater Manchester today. The region's hospital death toll now stands at 2,141, the latest NHS figures show.Nationally, five new deaths of people with COVID-19 in hospitals have been announced but none in the entire north west region.The five patients were aged between 66 and 95 and all had underlying health conditions.

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.