Salford has 27 new coronavirus cases, up from the previous day's 11, bringing the cumulative total of cases to 23,279. The seven day average of cases in Salford is now 94, up from 90, while the seven day rate per 100,000 population now stands at 36.3, up from 34.8.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the seven day average of cases in Bury is 49 (down from 53), with a seven day rate per 100,000 population of 25.7 (down from 27.8); Bolton 136 (up from 133), with a rate of 47.3 (up from 46.3); Manchester 238 (down from 254), with a rate of 43 (down from 45.9); and Oldham 93 (up from 89), with a rate of 39.2 (up from 37.5).
Rochdale has a seven day average of cases of 73 (down from 74), with a seven day rate of 32.8 (down from 33.3); Stockport 76 (down from 81), with a rate of 25.9 (down from 27.6); Tameside 62 (same), with a rate of 27.4 (same); Trafford 87 (up from 84), with a rate of 36.7 (up from 35.4); and Wigan 76 (down from 78), with a rate of 23.1 (down from 23.7).
There have been no new virus-related deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, just eight COVID patients were admitted to all Greater Manchester hospitals in the week ending 27th April, half the number of the previous week. However, the number of in-patients diagnosed with COVID-19 rose to 37 in that week, up from 35 the previous week.
Altogether, there were 95 COVID-19 patients in all Greater Manchester hospital beds on 28th April, compared to 132 the previous week, while there were 24 COVID patients in intensive care on 28th April, compared to 29 the previous week.
In terms of the actual 7 day rate of coronavirus cases per 100,000 population, Salford saw what looks like a large upswing in the over 60s, up from 6.2 in the week ending 16th April to 18.5 in the week ending 23rd April. However, GM Health Lead, Richard Leese, explains that with the numbers being so low this could reflect just one additional case per day over the week.
The percentage of care home residents with COVID-19 or its symptoms fell from 0.6% on 21st April, to 0.2% on 28th April. The most prevalent age groups in Salford with positive COVID tests were the 16-29, and 30-44 groups (see age heat map).
Commenting on the figures, Richard Leese says there's been "good progress but not grounds for complacency", and that the slight upturn in cases is "not out of line with expectations".
Greater Manchester also leads the North West in the vaccination roll-out, with 94% of over 70s having had their first jab, and 83% the second. In the 50 to 69 age group, 85% have had their first jab and 24% the second, while 30% of 18 to 49 year olds have had a first vaccination and 9% a second.
Altogether, 1,341,320 people in Greater Manchester (55%) have had a first jab and 577,240 people have had a second jab (24%).
If people are getting invitations to go outside of Greater Manchester for their vaccination, Richard Leese is advising to go, as it will be caused by a lack of supplies locally. People can also book slots at A&E by phone now to avoid waiting.
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