Salford has 32 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 45, bringing the cumulative total to 22,642. The seven day average of cases in Salford has stayed the same at 304, as has the seven day rate per 100,000 population which remains at 117.4.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 177 (up from 160), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 92.7 (up from 83.8); Bolton 315 (up from 297), with a rate of 109.5 (up from 103.3); Manchester 500 (down from 535), with a rate of 90.4 (down from 96.8); and Oldham 242 (down from 245), with a rate of 102.1 (down from 103.3).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 244 (down from 255), with a seven day rate of 109.7 (down from 114.7); Stockport 237 (down from 261), with a rate of 80.8 (down from 89); Tameside 272 (down from 276), with a rate of 120.1 (down from 121.9); Trafford 100 (down from 105), with a rate of 42.1 (down from 44.2); and Wigan 328 (down from 342), with a rate of 99.8 (down from 104.1).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, today is the anniversary of the first national lockdown, which started at midnight, when Salford had 23 cases. Since the start of the pandemic there have been 636 COVID-19 deaths in the city and 22,642 infections, over ten per cent of the adult population.
There is a National Day of Reflection to remember all those who have passed away from the virus, led by end of life charity Marie Curie, with a minute's silence at 12noon today. There is also a special pre-recorded memorial service from Manchester Cathedral which will be live streamed on its Facebook page from around 11.30am, including a video message from Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, who will say...
"So many people have lost their husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours and work colleagues. And sadly, grieving, mourning and providing comfort has been so much harder during these times, with restrictions on funeral gatherings and people coming together.
"However, our families and communities have been there for each other and have provided much needed support over the last twelve months" he will add "On behalf of everyone in Greater Manchester I want to thank our public services, our businesses, our voluntary, community and faith organisations who have made a massive contribution and provided support to those who grieve, those who suffer and everybody who has been harmed by the pandemic."
Flags will also be lowered at all Greater Manchester fire stations, while the region's ongoing online Book of Remembrance will also provide some comfort for those who have lost loved ones - click here
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