Star date: 13th April 2021

19 OUT OF 20 OF THOSE MOST AT VIRUS RISK NOW VACCINATED

Salford has 21 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's nine, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 34, up from 32.5. There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.

Meanwhile, 19 out of 20 of those most at risk from the virus have now been vaccinated, and, today, the Moderna vaccine comes into use which will provide an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab for those aged 18 to 29.

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Salford has 21 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's nine which brings the cumulative total of cases to 23,054. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 88, up from 84, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 34, up from 32.5.

Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 74 (down from 84), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 38.7 (down from 44); Bolton 152 (down from 160), with a rate of 52.9 (down from 55.6); Manchester 281 (down from 285), with a rate of 50.8 (down from 51.6); and Oldham 130 (up from 129), with a rate of 54.8 (up from 54.4).

Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 143 (up from 141), with a seven day rate of 64.3 (up from 63.4), Stockport 121 (down from 132), with a rate of 41.2 (down from 45); Tameside 103 (down from 124), with a rate of 45.5 (down from 54.7); Trafford 76 (down from 79), with a rate of 32 (down from 33.3); and Wigan 160 (up from 156), with a rate of 48.7 (up from 47.5).

There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.

Meanwhile, NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens has confirmed that 19 out of 20 of those most at risk of the virus, have now been vaccinated, which he called "an incredible milestone".

Today, the Moderna vaccine also comes into use, providing an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab for those aged 18 to 29...

"The Moderna rollout marks another milestone in the vaccination programme" says NHS Medical Director Professor Stephen Powis "We now have a third jab in our armoury and NHS staff will be using it at more than 20 sites from this week, with more coming online as supplies expand.  
 
"England's vaccination programme is our hope at the end of a year like no other, so please do come forward and get your jab when you're invited" he adds "It is safe, quick and effective - it will protect you and your loved ones."

Also see previous Salford Star article – Less Than Ten Healthy Patients Have Died From COVID at Salford Royal Hospital – click here