Salford has 105 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 70, bringing the cumulative total to 15,192. The seven day average of cases has decreased to 580, from 581, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 224.1, down from 224.5.
The relatively large amount of new daily cases might be to do with a lag in reporting from Christmas or a large growth in positive tests – however, compared to places in the South where the new strain of virus has spread, Salford doesn't compare. Croydon had 545 daily cases, Enfield 813 and Tower Hamlets 576, for instance.
Today, the Government is set to announce more changes to the tiers in England but Greater Manchester is expected to stay in Tier 3.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 471 (up from 439), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 246.6 (up from 229.9); Bolton 466 (up from 462), with a rate of 162.1 (up from 160.7); Manchester 1,119 (down from 1,122), with a rate of 202.4 (down from 202.9); and Oldham 465 (up from 457), with a rate of 196.1 (up from 192.7).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 501 (down from 505), with a seven day rate of 225.3 (down from 227.1); Stockport 615 (up from 589), with a rate of 209.6 (up from 200.7); Tameside 400 (up from 382), with a rate of 176.6 (up from 168.7); Trafford 577 (down from 585), with a rate of 243.1 (down from 246.5); and Wigan 600 (down from 608), with a rate of 182.6 (down from 185).
There have been four new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.
Update: 30th December - The Government has put Greater Manchester and Salford into Tier 4 restrictions - see update Salford Star article - click here
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