Trafford has a new coronavirus hotspot

with each other rather than, for example, being linked to any obvious large workplace outbreak.

Plans to build on green belt land in Trafford have sparked a row between party leaders.The Trafford Conservative group leader Coun Nathan Evans shared a blog post on his group’s website over the weekend, which accused Labour of ‘misleading’ residents over the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and what it meant for the borough.But Trafford’s Labour council leader Coun Andrew Western hit back saying Coun Evans was treating residents like they had ‘short memories’ over the matter and the

here Manchester has become a coronavirus hotspot as new data shows it has the highest infection rate of any area in England.Figures released by Public Health England show the seven-day rate in Manchester was 495.6 cases per 100,000 population for the week ending on October 1.The virus is also spreading faster in Manchester than in nearly any other area with the number of positive tests doubling week-on-week.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of

hereAs of 9am on Wednesday, there had been a further 7,108 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, slightly down on the 7,143 reported on Tuesday, which was the highest daily figure recorded since the outbreak began.It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 453,264.The Government also said a further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday.This brings the UK total to 42,143.Separate figures published by the UK's statistics agencies show

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, September 27, is:Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise across much of Greater Manchester.Figures released yesterday show that Manchester recorded 176 new infections on Wednesday - the highest daily total during the pandemic. This is most likely linked to an outbreak of 127 cases at Manchester Metropolitan University's Birley Campus and Cambridge Halls of Residence.

Mirror. Keep in mind - these are UK-wide rule changes.

Senior ministers are reviewing Greater Manchester’s current coronavirus restrictions today - and are expected to impose extra rules on two of the conurbation’s boroughs.Although Boris Johnson announced new national rules earlier this week, the government still believes additional localised measures need to sit alongside them in places with high infection rates.In Greater Manchester, there are currently four sets of local rules covering the ten boroughs, with case numbers well above the national

Kingsway currently has the highest number of coronavirus infections in Rochdale.It recorded 33 cases during the week to September 19 according to the latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) - significantly higher than anywhere else in the borough.Back in June, it was one of the areas causing officials most concern as Rochdale battled the highest infection rates in Greater Manchester.

city’s worst hit area and public health officials have been visiting households to reinforce messaging on social distancing, mask wearing, and the mixing of households. Manchester Council’s health lead, Bev Craig, says officials are aware of a higher number of cases in Levenshulme than other city wards.

for a ride in support of making the lanes permanent.But despite that increase, a large chunk of the pop-lanes are being removed following complaints that traffic has increased now that schools and businesses have reopened.One Trafford said it is looking at a long-term plan 'to accommodate all users of the A56 from across Trafford.'They added: "Funding permitted, measures will include keeping segregated cycleways wherever possible and keeping the traffic flowing by opening lanes to motor

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester currently stands at:Nationally, the number of positive coronavirus cases climbed by 3,497 on Saturday.Cases are expected to jump up again when they are confirmed later today.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 sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -

where tighter restrictions have been reintroduced in the borough after infection rates surged.

hereAt the end of August, the government announced it was going to free Trafford from Greater Manchester’s local lockdown measures, which prevented people from mixing with other households indoors.That decision was reversed after council leader Coun Andrew Western raised concerns of over rising infection rates.At the time, Sir Graham made it clear he did not agree with the government’s u-turn.He said is is now concerned about the damage lockdown has done across the country, including families

Coronavirus infections are on the rise again in Oldham’s biggest hotspot making it the third highest neighbourhood for cases in Greater Manchester.Despite a recent steep fall in cases, the latest statistics show that there were 22 cases of Covid-19 recorded in Alexandra Park in the week ending September 3.It is in the top three areas in the region for cases of the virus, behind only Bolton hotspots Breightmet South and Darcy Lever with 30 cases, and Tonge with 25.Bolton’s rate of infection is

15 schools have had to tell some pupils they must now stay at home for a fortnight.Although hospital admissions are not yet significantly rising, there are fears it is only a matter of time before the virus spreads to more vulnerable people.Figures released by NHS England today showed two more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester’s hospitals.The region's hospital death toll now stands at 2,199.Both deaths were reported at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation

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hereAs of Sunday, September 6 the total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester stands at: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 and they do not include deaths in care homes or community