The worst-hit community in Greater Manchester after surge in coronavirus cases - and why leaders aren't too worried

26.03.2021 - 23:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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With just days to go before the next easing of lockdown restrictions, one part of Wigan has seen a surge in Covid cases.

The Tyldesley North area now has the highest coronavirus infection rate of any community across Greater Manchester.

While the Wigan borough had an overall infection rate of 103.1 per 100,000 people in the seven days up to March 21, the rate stood at 347.4 in Tyldesley North.

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