Star date: 15th December 2020

SALFORD VIRUS AGE MAP SHOWS HIGHEST RATES AMONGST 85-89 YEAR OLDS

Salford has 50 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 62, as the seven day rate per 100,000 population fell from 135.6 to 134.1. A new Government age heat map for Salford shows the highest seven day rates are amongst those aged 85-89, with a rate of 453.8.

In Greater Manchester, all boroughs are showing a slight increase in cases and rates, apart from Bury. There have been four new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital. Meanwhile, Clarendon Leisure Centre has closed to the public to become a vaccination centre.

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Salford has 50 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 62, bringing the cumulative total to 14,097, as the overall fall in infections levels off. The seven day average of cases has decreased slightly from 351 to 347, as has the seven day rate per 100,000 population which fell from 135.6 to 134.1.

Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the boroughs are yo-yoing, with most boroughs swinging up, apart from Bury.

Cases in Manchester during the latest seven day data period were 979 (up from 974), with a rate of 177.1 (up from 176.2), followed by Bolton with 424 (up from 423), with a rate of 147.5 (up from 147.1) and Oldham 382 (up from 372), with a rate of 161.1 (up from 156.9).

Wigan has 595 (up from 568), with a rate of 181 (up from 172.8), Tameside 209 (up from 207), with a rate of 92.3 (up from 91.4), Rochdale 462 (up from 441), with a rate of 207.7 (up from 198.3), Stockport 333 (up from 330), with a rate of 113.5 (up from 112.5), Bury 406 (down from 423), with a rate of 212.6 (down from 221.5), and Trafford 229 (up from 207), with a rate of 96.5 (up from 87.2).

There have been four new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.

The Government has now published new age data for Salford. One graph shows the seven day rates per 100,000 for people aged above and below 60. It shows, for the latest date available 9th December, a rate of 134.7 for ages 0-59, and a rate of 131.3 for those over 60.

There's also an age heat map showing seven day rates per 100,000 for people in five year gaps until 9th December. Those aged 0-4 have the lowest rolling rate of 51 (pale green), while those aged 85-89 have the highest rate of 453.8 (purple). Most age groups are in the 'blue' with rates between 100 and 200 per 100,000 people. To see the map click here

And finally, a large new vaccine centre is being opened at Clarendon Leisure Centre which shut yesterday for the public... "The centre will be closed for all activities. Members will not be able to book or attend any gym, swim, badminton sessions or group exercise classes. Swimming lessons will not be taking place at Clarendon Leisure Centre" read a statement from the Centre...