Salford has 25 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 32, bringing the cumulative total to 22,667. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 312, up from 304, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 120.5, up from 117.4.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 188 (up from 177), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 98.4 (up from 92.7); Bolton 311 (down from 315), with a rate of 108.2 (down from 109.5); Manchester 493 (down from 500), with a rate of 89.2 (down from 90.4); and Oldham 242 (same), with a rate of 102.1 (same).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 228 (down from 244), with a seven day rate of 102.5 (down from 109.7); Stockport 241 (up from 237), with a rate of 82.1 (up from 80.8); Tameside 268 (down from 272), with a rate of 118.3 (down from 120.1); Trafford 102 (up from 100), with a rate of 43 (up from 42.1); and Wigan 331 (up from 328), with a rate of 100.7 (up from 99.8).
There has been one new virus-related death announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, Worsley and Eccles South MP, Barbara Keeley, has joined dozens of MPs who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to make Covid Memorial Day an annual event on 23rd March.
"The UK needs a permanent commemoration of the lives lost and lives changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK" states the letter "The purpose of the Memorial Day will not only be limited to remembering the victims of the pandemic and their families, but include those who have experienced the longer term consequences of COVID-19 such as long Covid.
"The day should also be an opportunity to formalise our gratitude and recognition to those who, over the last year, have worked tirelessly to see the UK through the pandemic – whether by battling the virus on the medical front line, keeping our public services running or pioneering the research and development of COVID vaccines" it adds "The efforts must not be forgotten.
"...We know that the coronavirus pandemic is not the first, nor will it be the last of its kind" the letter explains "It is therefore our responsibility to ensure that the day serves as a timeless reminder to future generations and leaders that lessons must be learned from our experience and that pandemic preparedness will never again be an afterthought..."
The letter also calls for a new COVID Memorial Monument in Whitehall where wreaths can be laid.
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