Salford has two new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 985 cases, with the low number of new cases reflected elsewhere in Greater Manchester...
Confirmed virus cases in Manchester now total 1,741 (down from 1,743), followed by Wigan with 1,235 (up from 1,231), Oldham 1,161 (up from 1,159), Stockport 1,093 (up from 1,091), Bolton 1,061 (same), Trafford 884 (down from 885), Rochdale 892 (up from 887), Tameside 884 (up from 881) and Bury 818 (same).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced at Salford Royal Hospital. There was also just one sad virus-related care home death in the week of 19th June.
Meanwhile, a new survey by health and fitness site Total Shape, discovered the average UK child (under 16) has gained 6lbs during lockdown, with 11% of children gaining more than 10lbs since March. In the North West, the average child gained 4.1lbs.
Two thirds (62%) of parents who responded to the survey were concerned about their child's recent weight gain, with the majority putting the cause down to a lack of regular exercise (49%) followed by a change in diet (29%).
When parents were asked the reasons why their children could be exercising less, the most popular reason was that they were not going to school (65%) which includes PE classes, outdoor play and afterschool clubs and sports. Other reasons parents gave included a lack of time to spend exercising with their children (41%) and a lack of space at home for activities (34%).
Total Shape has five quick tips for worried parents, plus five simple exercises including children's yoga, family races and basic gymnastics – click here for details
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