Star date: 30th January 2021

SALFORD INFECTIONS REDUCING SLOWER THAN IN THE REST OF GREATER MANCHESTER

Salford has 111 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 103, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 330.3, down from 333.4 but still the highest rate in Greater Manchester. Rates of infection, says Salford's Director of Public Health, "are reducing much slower in Salford than the rest of Greater Manchester". There have been two new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.

Meanwhile, over 32,000 doses of vaccine have been administered in Salford through the hospital and community hubs, to residents, patients and health care staff.

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Salford has 111 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 103, bringing the cumulative total to 19,494. The seven day average of cases has decreased to 855, down from 863, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 330.3, down from 333.4.

Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 558 (down from 571), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 292.2 (down from 299); Bolton 905 (down from 921), with a rate of 314.7 (down from 320.3); Manchester 1,819 (down from 1,889), with a rate of 329 (down from 341.7); and Oldham 593 (down from 606), with a rate of 250.1 (down from 255.6).
 
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 620 (down from 657), with a seven day rate of 278.8 (down from 295.4); Stockport 847 (up from 843), with a rate of 288.7 (up from 287.3); Tameside 716 (up from 704), with a rate of 316.1 (up from 310.8); Trafford 681 (down from 710), with a rate of 286.9 (down from 299.1); and Wigan 1,051 (down from 1,059), with a rate of 319.8 (down from 322.2).

Salford's Director Public Health, Dr Muna Abdel Aziz, comments: "Coronavirus rates dropped in November during the national restrictions and then rose in December. Rates should now be reducing as we are in a further national lockdown but they are reducing much slower in Salford than the rest of Greater Manchester.

"Salford has the highest rate in Greater Manchester and is not in a strong position to relax restrictions in the future" she adds "It also means that further increases are very likely in some of our communities as a result of the high rates of transmission of the new variant, and will continue to put a severe strain on our hospitals and other health services which are already close to capacity.

"The stark reality is that these very high rates are affecting our loved ones of all ages and putting many more at risk of critical illness; not just those who are elderly or with health conditions" she says "We're asking everyone to understand they have a critical role to play – stay at home unless carrying out essential activities, to keep rates as low as possible."

There have been two new virus-related deaths at Salford Royal Hospital.

Meanwhile, through the Salford community hubs, 18,319 doses of vaccines have been administered (including 451 housebound residents and 1,309 care home residents and staff), while the Salford Royal Hospital hub has administered 13,986 doses of the vaccines (9,213 NHS staff, 1,120 patients and 3,653 other staff).