The very latest coronavirus data for Greater Manchester as Bolton's infection rate nears 100

a fifth of the region's schools (247) have had confirmed cases - among either pupils, staff or both. At one secondary - Philips High in Whitefield, Bury - there have been 18 positive tests and the whole of Year 11 has been sent home.

Bolton suggested it will help drive down coronavirus infection rates.Bolton has remained on ‘red’ alert for a number of weeks.There were 212 cases per 100,000 in the town at the beginning of the local lockdown on September 8.Greater Manchester’s other nine boroughs all remain on red alert too for the fourth day running, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.In Wigan, the rate jumped from 90.4 in the week ending September 18 to 101.9 in the week ending September 19.Rates are

of Oldham  has become the latest coronavirus hotspot in Greater Manchester.  Alexandra Park has the highest number of cases across the region, seeing 47 positive tests during the week ending September 16. Werneth, also in Oldham, recorded 46 cases while Levenshulme North had 40 confirmed cases. Recently, all ten boroughs across Greater Manchester moved into the highest level of alert for the first time. Manchester has seen its highest ever single-day spike in new coronavirus cases as the city

Ladybridge High in Bolton where every year group has been affected.

Bolton South East, told The Guardian that many people in the area believed the virus was a fake, government-constructed concept and as a result were refusing to adhere to social distancing guidelines. “There is a lot of confusion about the virus in the area and there are a lot of people now who do not believe it is true,” she said.

new helpline has been set up by the government to make it easier for settings to get advice on what steps to take following a positive case.

new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, the biggest daily total since May 8.That means Greater Manchester has contributed around 14pc of the total, considerably bigger than the region's proportion of the total UK population.The total number of coronavirus cases confirmed after testing in the UK since the pandemic began has now hit 374,228.In addition, the Department of Health has recorded a further 20 deaths in the UK in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 41,684.Separate figures

As infection rates continue to rise across much of the region, a testing nightmare isn't what Greater Manchester needs.

more stringent restrictions on social gatherings anyway.The increase in infection rates is concerning to public health officials, given that there have been widespread complaints of people unable to get tested across Greater Manchester.In Oldham, people with symptoms were turned away from three walk-in testing sites with one MP claiming the online booking system has 'fallen over'.

we reported how the number of schools with confirmed cases had risen to more than 65.

interactive map  shows the number of positive Covid test results in each neighbourhood across the country.

straight to your inboxReal Madrid have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer, according to reports.After completing the signing of Donny van de Beek, MEN Sport understands that United are working on up to three more deals before the October 5 deadline.Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't ruled out strengthening his defence and the club are monitoring a number of left-backs, attacking positions have been prioritised this summer and Jadon Sancho remains the top

Manchester Evening News reports on the region's infection rates every day as it is the measure used by the government when considering imposing - or lifting - local lockdown measures.This week, ministers announced new restrictions in Bolton, which will potentially affect every person living in the borough.

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

hereThe rate has increased from 63.4 to 70.7 cases per 100,000 people since yesterday.Manchester, Rochdale and Bury are all in the mid 60s.That means Rochdale has seen a slight decrease in infections, but Bury has increased again.Oldham has also seen its rate fall slightly, from 63.7 down to 58.2, while Trafford and Stockport's rate remains similar compared to yesterday.Wigan has also seen a slight increase.Wider analysis of the data by the M.E.N shows that cases are up week-on-week in eight of

hereStudents are also being warned not to buy freshers week wristbands that are being sold online for events that won't take place.Greater Manchester Police and council licensing teams will be out visiting premises to remind them of their responsibilities this week.In a joint statement, the university leaders warned: "This September is like no other."The University of Manchester has the biggest student population in the country at around 40,000, with Manchester Met not far behind on 38,000.Most

straight to your inboxWith Donny van de Beek becoming Manchester United's first signing of the summer transfer window, the MEN understands that United are still working on up to three more signings before the transfer window closes, with centre-back transfer options likely to be explored.In recent days RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, despite recently signing a contract extension at the Bundesliga club, with the 21-year-old showcasing his

but was told the closest facility open to him was Llandudno in Wales - 80 miles away.

hereThey include Neil Traynor, 37, of Mosspark Road, Stretford; Frances Henderson, 21, of Alan Road, Withington; Meredith Dickenson, 22, of Liverpool Road, Manchester; and Hamish Haynes, 46, of Quarry Clough, Stalybridge.All have been bailed with conditions to appear at Liverpool Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on January 8 and 13.Their bail conditions include not to enter Merseyside and not to contact any witness or News International employees by self, servant or agent.Get breaking

The coronavirus infection rate in Bolton is continuing to rise at an alarming rate.Cases are soaring in the town as the rate of infection nears 70 per 100,000 people, in the week ending August 30.The borough is on red alert and has now overtaken Oldham as the Covid-19 hotspot in Greater Manchester, for two days in a row.There were 200 new cases of the virus recorded in Bolton in the last seven days, an increase of 270 per cent from the week before.The town has been ordered to stay in local