Salford has 59 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 37, bringing the cumulative total to 13,801, as the overall fall in infections levels off. The seven day average of cases has now increased slightly from 344 to 351, as has the seven day rate per 100,000 population which rose from 132.9 to 135.6.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, most boroughs continue to see a slight drop in seven day totals, but there have been slight rises in Manchester, Wigan, Tameside, Stockport and Bury, which might be to do with increased rates of testing.
Cases in Manchester during the latest seven day data period were 932 (up from 919), with a rate of 168.6 (up from 166.2), followed by Bolton with 502 (down from 510), with a rate of 174.6 (down from 177.4), and Oldham 379 (down from 380), with a rate of 159.8 (down from 160.3).
Wigan has 625 (up from 617), with a rate of 190.2 (up from 187.7), Tameside 272 (up from 269), with a rate of 120.1 (up from 118.8), Rochdale 493 (down from 495), with a rate of 221.7 (down from 222.6), Stockport 346 (up from 336), with a rate of 117.9 (up from 114.5), Bury 432 (up from 427), with a rate of 226.2 (up from 223.6), and Trafford 208 (down from 221), with a rate of 87.6 (down from 93.1).
There has been one new virus-related death at Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile coronavirus cases in schools continue to disrupt education, with Lark Hill Community Primary School sending home a Year 6 class to self isolate for 14 days, until 18th December.
On a brighter note, over the next few days The Mystery Bird, a giant three metre by two metre birdcage filled with projected birds, will be travelling the streets on the back of a flat bed truck, 'to enlighten and entertain residents from the comfort of their own home whilst COVID restrictions are still affecting us...'
It's a collaboration from five local artists, with inspiration from the public's 'heightened awareness of nature during the pandemic, offering solace, comfort, motivation and relaxation', and features both local and endangered birds, including the Willow Tit, Grasshopper Warbler, Lapwing, Tree Sparrows, Starlings and the Peregrine Falcon.
"So many people mentioned enjoying birds, listening to birdsong and getting involved with nature in general during the first lockdown" says Jude Jagger, Programme Producer at Quays Culture and Co-Creator of Mystery Bird, while Co-Creator Gemma Saunders adds "Despite COVID-19 being devastating, there are some aspects of this situation that have made us re-focus on important factors in our lives. We want to play that back to people and deliver an 'art at your front door' wonder that will be truly special."
Manchester based beatboxer and vocal sculptor Singh created the electronic music score that accompanies the artwork, while paper artist, Helen Musselwhite, created the birds themselves... "It is the story of us all at present; a feeling of being trapped, unsure, not able to be free - that is the Mystery Bird story."
The Mystery Bird installation will travel the streets for four days in a variety of locations, performing in a seven-minute choreographed showcase before their 'release'... "The trapped birds will burst from their cage and surround those watching – flying across their houses and down their street" says Gemma Saunders "We hope this creates an element of hope, joy and happiness to those who are lucky enough to see it..."
For further details and a video see the Quays Culture Facebook page – click here
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