Salford has 106 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 121, bringing the cumulative total to 18,947. The seven day average of cases has decreased to 930, down from 940, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 359.3, down from 363.2.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 644 (down from 691), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 337.2 (down from 361.8); Bolton 1,037 (down from 1,053), with a rate of 360.6 (down from 366.2); Manchester 2,219 (down from 2,281), with a rate of 401.4 (down from 412.6); and Oldham 636 (down from 669), with a rate of 268.2 (down from 282.1).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 741 (down from 746), with a seven day rate of 333.2 (down from 335.4); Stockport 997 (down from 1,056), with a rate of 339.8 (down from 359.9); Tameside 742 (down from 783), with a rate of 327.6 (down from 345.7); Trafford 798 (down from 822), with a rate of 336.2 (down from 346.3); and Wigan 1,185 (down from 1,219), with a rate of 360.6 (down from 370.9).
There have been three new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, latest data for the seven day period ending 19th January shows a 17.2% drop in the virus case rate per 100,000 population