Salford has 11 new coronavirus cases, the same as the previous day's 11, which brings the cumulative total of cases to 23,118. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 101, down from 104, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 39, down from 40.2.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 49 (down from 59), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 25.7 (down from 30.9); Bolton 140 (same), with a rate of 48.7 (same); Manchester 316 (down from 317), with a rate of 57.2 (down from 57.3); and Oldham 143 (down from 144), with a rate of 60.3 (down from 60.7).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 120 (down from 127), with a seven day rate of 54 (down from 57.1); Stockport 100 (down from 106), with a rate of 34.1 (down from 36.1); Tameside 76 (down from 77), with a rate of 33.6 (down from 34); Trafford 83 (up from 78), with a rate of 35 (up from 32.9); and Wigan 141 (down from 143), with a rate of 42.9 (down from 43.5).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Today, the first vaccination appointments for people over 45 begin, with the NHS urging anyone in this bracket who hasn't received a jab slot to book now – click here or call 119. The Etihad mass vaccination centre has made more slots available to cope with expected demand.