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Bolton still has the highest infection rate in Greater Manchester.
The infection rate has increased again in the municipality, from 179.1 to 184.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the week ending September 9.
Bolton has been the subject of a firm local lockdown, while Oldham also has stricter restrictions than the rest of Greater Manchester.
The rate at Oldham continues to rise at 81.4. This has increased from 80.1 in the previous seven day period.
However, Tameside has the second highest infection rate in the region with a figure of 89.2.
It emerged on Friday that more people had died from coronavirus at Tameside Hospital in one week than anywhere else in the country.
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Seven areas are currently in the ‘red alert’ zone, while three are in ‘amber’.
In Salford, the infection rate fell from 82.3 to 80.4, while that of Bury also fell from 79.1 to 75.9.
Manchester’s changed slightly from 75.4 to 74.9 and Rochdale’s fell from 75.5 to 70.1.
Infection rates in Wigan, Trafford and Stockport are increasing, according to ONS data.
Wigan’s rate is 41.7, Trafford’s 39.5, and Stockport’s 39.5.
However, all three boroughs still have the lowest transmission rates in Greater Manchester.
They remain on ‘amber’ alert.
the Manchester evening news reports on the region’s infection rates every day, as it is the measure used by the government when considering imposing, or lifting, local lockdown measures.
This week, ministers announced new restrictions in Bolton, potentially affecting everyone living in the district. They were introduced as a direct response to the increase in infection rates in Bolton reported in the previous days.
Seven other areas in Greater Manchester remain subject to local restrictions in addition to those faced by the rest of the country. Again, this is directly related to the relatively high infection rates.
Earlier this week, Mayor Andy Burnham said 35 people were admitted to hospitals in the region with Covid-19 over the past seven days, nearly four times as many as three weeks ago.
Mr Burnham is calling for a shelter program to provide “maximum protection” to Greater Manchester’s most vulnerable residents during the winter.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester also urged people to stick to the guide in their areas, however difficult it may be.
Burnham also reiterated the importance of hand washing, the use of masks and social distancing.
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