Salford has 32 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 46, bringing the cumulative total to 22,275. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 265, down from 283, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population has now stands at 102.4, down from 109.3. .
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 148 (down from 163), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 77.5 (down from 85.3); Bolton 270 (down from 274), with a rate of 93.9 (down from 95.3); Manchester 462 (up from 435), with a rate of 83.6 (up from 78.7); and Oldham 209 (up from 194), with a rate of 88.1 (up from 81.8).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 251 (down from 262), with a seven day rate of 112.9 (down from 117.8); Stockport 253 (up from 237), with a rate of 86.2 (up from 80.8); Tameside 244 (up from 235), with a rate of 107.7 (up from 103.8); Trafford 140 (same), with a rate of 59 (same); and Wigan 308 (down from 315), with a rate of 93.7 (down from 95.8).
There have been no new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, latest data shows that a combination of vaccines and lockdown has had a huge positive impact on the spread of the virus, as the rolling rate of infection per 100,000 population continues to plummet for those over 60 years old.
On 3rd March, the rolling rate for over 60s was 61.6, which decreased to 36.9 on 8th March. During this period, the rate for those under 60 actually increased, from 110.9 to 117.6.
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