Salford has 127 new coronavirus cases, down from the previous day's 132, bringing the cumulative total to 18,042. The seven day average of cases has decreased to 1,120, down from 1,162, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 432.7, down from 448.9.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 837 (down from 865), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 438.2 (down from 452.9); Bolton 1,092 (down from 1,103), with a rate of 379.8 (down from 383.6); Manchester 2,530 (down from 2,611), with a rate of 457.6 (down from 472.3); and Oldham 781 (down from 813), with a rate of 329.4 (down from 342.9).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 830 (down from 870), with a seven day rate of 373.2 (down from 391.2); Stockport 1,181 (down from 1,182), with a rate of 402.5 (down from 402.8); Tameside 853 (up from 834), with a rate of 376.6 (up from 368.2); Trafford 1,018 (down from 1,039), with a rate of 428.9 (down from 437.7); and Wigan 1,415 (down from 1,437), with a rate of 430.5 (down from 437.2).
There has been one new virus-related death at Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, coronavirus cases in the over 60s age group are falling dramatically in Salford compared to under 60 year olds. Latest data for 12th January shows a rolling rate per 100,000 population of 258.5 for over 60s, with a rolling rate for 0-59 year olds of 473.1.
While the graph of infection rates was almost parallel for the two age groups up until New Year, since then the lines have separated with a distinct downward curve for the older age group (see main image).
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