Salford has 12 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 13, bringing the cumulative total of cases to 23,435. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 82, up from 80, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 31.7, up from 30.9.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester the seven day average of cases in Bury is 42 (up from 39), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 22 (up from 20.4); Bolton 473 (up from 437), with a rate of 164.5 (up from 152); Manchester 212 (down from 213), with a rate of 38.3 (down from 38.5); and Oldham 61 (down from 65), with a rate of 25.7 (down from 27.4).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 107 (up from 103), with a seven day rate of 48.1 (up from 46.3); Stockport 84 (same), with a rate of 28.6 (same); Tameside 59 (up from 56), with a rate of 26 (up from 24.7); Trafford 68 (down from 71), with a rate of 28.6 (down from 29.9); and Wigan 91 (same), with a rate of 27.7 (same).
There have been two new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, a new study from Public Health England reveals that COVID-19 vaccines have stopped at least 33,000 people aged 65 and over from needing hospital treatment and saved 11,700 lives among those aged 60 and over.
"The fastest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history continues at pace, with around 9 in 10 people aged 40 and over now vaccinated and nearly 46 million vaccinations delivered since the world's first jab" says NHS England's lead for the NHS vaccination programme, Dr Emily Lawson.
"It is great to see from this study the impact that the NHS's incredible efforts are now having in demonstrably reducing the need for hospital care as well as saving thousands of lives from coronavirus."
While vaccines are saving lives, Worsley and Eccles South MP, Barbara Keeley, has paid tribute to key workers from her constituency who have lost their lives during the pandemic.
The Salford MP has contributed to the Parliamentary COVID-19 Memorial Quilt project, with embroidered panels thanking all key workers in Worsley and Eccles South for their work over the past year, while remembering Margaret Gunshorn, who worked as a Student Development Officer at Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton for 17 years, and Jane Rowbotham, manager of Pemberton Fold Care Home.
The patches remembering Margaret and Jane are embroidered with their names and their favourite flowers, which are daisies for Margaret and daffodils for Jane.
"Key workers like Margaret and Jane have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to keep us safe and save lives, at the cost of their own health" says Barbara Keeley "I'm glad to have been able to remember and honour their contribution through this project.
"As we move on from the pandemic, it's important that we don't forget the sacrifices made by our key workers" she adds "Projects like this Memorial Quilt are crucial to ensure that the tragic deaths we have seen over the last year are remembered and that we pay tribute to all our key workers."
Barbara Keeley was given help and advice by local resident Sue Campayne, and artist Naomi Clarke who is assembling the final quilt.
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