The North West, which obviously covers Salford, now has an estimated 'R' rate of 1.01 (within parameters of 0.83 and 1.18), which is the highest in England. Everywhere else has an R rate below 1 apart from the South West (1.00.
The R rate measures the average number of people who could be infected by one person with coronavirus, and an increase in it will lead to slowdown in the decrease of new infections states the Cambridge/Public Health England report which estimates the rate...
"We estimate that across England there are 17,000 (11,000–25,000, 95% credible interval) new infections arising each day" the researchers explain "...There is some evidence that Rt has risen in all regions and we believe that this is probably due to increasing mobility and mixing between households and in public and workplace settings."
Meanwhile, there have been two new confirmed cases of the virus in Salford, bringing the total to 942, up from 940 the previous day.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the number of cases in Manchester now total 1,612 (up from 1,607), followed by Wigan with 1,213 (up from 1,212), Stockport 1,054 (down from 1,055), Oldham 1,095 (up from 1,092), Bolton 1,032 (up from 1,028), Trafford 837 (up from 835), Rochdale 822 (up from 815), Bury 774 (same) and Tameside 761 (up from 751).
There have been no new deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.
In a further effort to avert more infections, from 15th June face coverings must be worn on all public transport – trams, trains and buses..."The only exceptions" states Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) "are young children, people with breathing difficulties and people whose disabilities makes it difficult for them to wear a face covering.
"...The introduction of the new requirement on face coverings does not alter the existing guidance from the Government that people in Greater Manchester should continue to work from home where possible and to only use public transport for essential journeys that cannot be made by other means such as walking and cycling" it adds.
TfGM Customer Director Stephen Rhodes says: "We understand that people will have more questions about this and I'd like to reassure everyone that we are working with the Government as well as our partners and transport operators to ensure the policy is as clear as possible before 15th June.
"It's important to add that wearing a face covering doesn't replace existing social distancing measures" he explains "You should still keep a distance of two metres apart from other passengers while waiting for your service and on-board where possible. You should also wash your hands before and after your journey, use a tissue if you need to cough or sneeze, and using contactless payment if you can. If possible, carry a hand sanitiser with you."
For details of how to make a face mask from a t-shirt see previous Salford Star article - click here
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