Salford has 20 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 9, bringing the cumulative total of cases to 23,171. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 79, down from 81, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 30.5, down from 31.3.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 53 (up from 51), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 27.8 (up from 26.7); Bolton 144 (up from 141), with a rate of 50.1 (up from 49); Manchester 254 (down from 260), with a rate of 45.9 (down from 47); and Oldham 126 (down from 138), with a rate of 53.1 (down from 58.2).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 92 (down from 95), with a seven day rate of 41.4 (down from 42.7); Stockport 71 (down from 73), with a rate of 24.2 (down from 24.9); Tameside 76 (down from 80), with a rate of 33.6 (down from 35.3); Trafford 62 (down from 71), with a rate of 26.1 (down from 29.9); and Wigan 111 (down from 118), with a rate of 33.8 (down from 35.9).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, latest data for the week ending 20th April shows that just 16 COVID-19 patients were admitted to hospitals in the whole of Greater Manchester, compared to 41 the previous week. In-hospital diagnosis of COVID for patients also fell from 42 to 35 during that period.
The total number of beds in Greater Manchester taken up with COVID patients on 21st April was 132, down from 191 the previous week, while the number of COVID patients in intensive care beds has also fallen from 40 on 14th April, to 29 on 21st April.
The percentage of care home residents with COVID-19 or showing symptoms of the virus has remained the same at 0.6%, while GM Health Lead, Richard Leese, explains that the actual number of care homes with residents having COVID has declined to "an all time low".
Reflecting the high number of senior citizens who have now been vaccinated in Greater Manchester - 94% of over 70s have had a first dose and 72% a second dose: 85% of 50 to 69 year olds have had first dose, and 17% a second dose – the rate of infection for over 60s has plummeted...
Overall, the 7 day rate of cases per 100,000 population in the whole of Greater Manchester for over 60s is 13.6 (below the national average) for the week ending 16th April, with Salford having the lowest rate at just 6.2. The highest over 60 rate of infection is in Bolton, with 21.5.
The rate of infection for every age group in Greater Manchester has also fallen, with Richard Leese saying that, post lockdown easing on 12th April, the vast majority of hospitality venues and shops have been well managed with most people following the rules. He added that this was essential for the Government's roadmap to be on schedule and urged people to continue to adhere...
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