Salford has 15 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 10, bringing the cumulative total of cases to 23,387. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 86, down from 92, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 33.2, down from 35.5.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester the seven day average of cases in Bury is 46 (down from 47), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 24.1 (down from 24.6); Bolton 256 (up from 245), with a rate of 89 (up from 85.2); Manchester 189 (up from 183), with a rate of 34.2 (up from 33.1), and Oldham 65 (down from 70), with a rate of 27.4 (down from 29.5).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 77 (down from 80), with a seven day rate of 34.6 (down from 36); Stockport 65 (up from 62), with a rate of 22.2 (up from 21.1); Tameside 42 (down from 48), with a rate of 18.5 (down from 21.2); Trafford 103 (down from 111), with a rate of 43.4 (down from 46.8); and Wigan 76 (down from 78), with a rate of 23.1 (down from 23.7).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, a new bulletin from Public Health England (PHE) reveals that cases of the so-called 'Indian variant' of coronavirus, or VOC-21APR-02, have more than doubled from 202 to 520 over the last week.
"The cases are spread across the country, however, the majority of the cases are in 2 areas – the North West (predominantly Bolton) and London – and this is where we are seeing the greatest transmission" states the report "PHE health protection teams are working with local authorities, Directors of Public Health (DsPH) and NHS Test and Trace to detect cases and limit onward spread..."
Dr Susan Hopkins, COVID-19 Strategic Response Director at PHE, explains "The way to limit the spread of all variants is the same and although we are all enjoying slightly more freedom, the virus is still with us. Keep your distance, wash your hands regularly and thoroughly, cover your nose and mouth when inside and keep buildings well ventilated and meet people from other households outside. If you are told to get a test, if you have any symptoms at all or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, please make sure you get tested too.
"We are monitoring all of these variants extremely closely and have taken the decision to classify this as a Variant of Concern because the indications are that this VOC-21APR-02 is a more transmissible variant..." she adds.
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