Salford has 13 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 7, bringing the cumulative total of cases to 23,423. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 80, down from 82, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 30.9, down from 31.7.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester the seven day average of cases in Bury is 39 (same), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 20.4 (same); Bolton 437 (up from 384), with a rate of 152 (up from 133.5); Manchester 213 (up from 210), with a rate of 38.5 (up from 38); and Oldham 65 (down from 69), with a rate of 27.4 (down from 29.1).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 103 (up from 93), with a seven day rate of 46.3 (up from 41.8); Stockport 84 (up from 81), with a rate of 28.6 (up from 27.6); Tameside 56 (up from 55), with a rate of 24.7 (up from 24.3); Trafford 71 (down from 79), with a rate of 29.9 (down from 33.3); and Wigan 91 (up from 79), with a rate of 27.7 (up from 24).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, people aged 38 and 39 now qualify for a vaccination and should be receiving text messages inviting them for a jab. From today, pregnant women can also book a jab through the national booking service, and will be directed to vaccination centres offering Pfizer and Moderna in line with JCVI Guidance (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation). They can also speak to their GP practice or maternity service if they have any questions about the coronavirus vaccine or can talk to a healthcare professional at their appointment.
"With nearly three quarters of people in their 40s having already received their first jab, the NHS is opening up to people aged 38 and 39" says NHS national medical director Professor Stephen Powis "We must not forget that behind the huge numbers of people jabbed, there has been a huge amount of hard work from our staff, aided by incredible volunteers across the country. We are incredibly grateful for their efforts.
"When you get that text" he adds "book your appointment - and join the millions who have already been jabbed, protecting both yourself and your loved ones."
Text invitations appear as an alert from 'NHSvaccine', including a web link to the NHS website to reserve an appointment. People who cannot go online can call the service on 119 instead to book their jab.
Yesterday was also International Nurses Day and we have been a photo (sent in by Chelsea Morrison) of the ace nurses in the Salford Royal Hospital Trauma Assessment Unit marking the event. We're sure that the whole of Salford would like to send them and all the other health workers who have helped the city during the pandemic total best wishes...
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