has already highlighted a rise in older people contracting the virus within the borough, including an increase in admissions and deaths.
But Bolton’s trend appears to be more recent and has not previously been highlighted.Its hospital has now warned the rise in admissions has led to its emergency department becoming 'extremely busy'.
It says people needing treatment should not be put off attending the hospital, but stresses it 'cannot afford for this situation to worsen'.Bolton NHS Foundation Trust said there are currently 23 people with confirmed Covid in the hospital, along with 26 suspected cases.