Coronavirus infection rates continue to plummet in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. A total of 8,479 people tested positive for covid across the region in the week which ended April 10.

That's down by 5,338 cases compared to the previous seven days, which means the infection rate fell 39 per cent week-on-week.

In Greater Manchester as a whole, the infection rate is now 299.0 cases per 100,000 population. Read more: BREAKING: Manchester bin strike dates announced in four-week walkout which could hit 220,000 homes The national average is 403.8.

Trafford, where there are 394.8 cases per 100,000 people, continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester.

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DA: Plymouth Township man charged for sexually assaulting young girl multiple times over six-year period

Daniel Barnett, 38, is facing charges in connection with the rape of a young girl over a six-year period. PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Plymouth Township man has been arrested and charged for sexually assaulting an elementary-school-aged girl during a six-year period from 1997 to 2003. According to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, 38-year-old Daniel Barnett was charged with 20 felony counts of rape of a child and related charges. The DA's office says the investigation began when the victim, who is now 29, reported to the Plymouth Township Police Department that she was raped by Barnett more than 100 times from the time she was five until she was about nine. Investigators then learned he was a friend of the victim's brother, according to officials. Police say the sexual abuse began with him touching her inappropriately over her clothes and then progressed to rape and other types of sexual assault. "This defendant was repeatedly sexually assaulting a very young girl for years," District Attorney Kevin R.

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Boris Johnson gives 'wholehearted apology' over 'partygate' fine, but insists he didn't know he was breaking Covid laws

Boris Johnson has issued a 'wholehearted apology' to MPs over his Partygate fine - but insisted he did not know he was breaking his own coronavirus rules. The Prime Minister repeated an apology in the House of Commons on Tuesday, after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle approved a vote on whether he lied to MPs with his earlier denials.

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Centre rings Covid alarm, writes to 5 states over rising cases

With the rise in the number of coronavirus cases and the positivity rate, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharastra, and Mizoram in a bid to stop the spread of the virus.

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Influencer wows in Coachella outfit – but gets roasted for coronavirus detail

coronavirus molecule.Posting to her 169,000 followers on Instagram, Kate wrote: "The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell."In the series of snaps, Kate posed in the unique ensemble as one joked: "YESSSS my biology teacher would freak."Another wrote: "Not trying to be negative but I'd say it's giving more coronavirus & spike proteins than mitochondria."A third slammed: "That is no mitochondria that's a Covid particle."While some linked it to the virus, others were in awe as the influencer rocked the outfit. One Instagram follower gushed: "These pictures are everything," while another added: "Stop I am OBSESSED with this look."A third praised: "You have the best outfits." Kate was also able to wear non-Covid resembling outfits during the rest of the epic American festival.

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US judge strikes down public transport mask mandate

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Shanghai reports seven more Covid deaths

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PROTEST: Multiple protests across Sri Lanka against Fuel Price Hike & Shortage

COLOMBO (News 1st); Multiple protests are taking place against the fuel price hike and the shortage of fuel across many areas in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (19).News 1st correspondents said that protests are currently taking place in Rambukkana, Hingurakgoda, Baddegama, Digana, Gampola, Ratnapura, and Theldeniya.At the same time, people have obstructed the rail road from Rambukkana, prompting delay in train services along that road.Moreover, many shops and businesses in the Rambukkana Town have been closed down in support of these protests.Over in Avissawella, people have blocked the Avissawella – Colombo Main Road from the the main junction, known as the Color Light Junction.Sri Lanka Police said that the protest had disrupted the movement of traffic.Moreover, people are also protesting in Anuradhapura by obstructing the main road from opposite the Anuradhapura new bus stand.Another protest is taking place at the Theldeniya Town where the Kandy – Mahiyanganaya Road is completely blocked.Further, a protest is taking place in the Galle Town obstructing the Colombo – Galle main road, said Sri Lanka Police adding that buses have parked on the road obstructing the movement of traffic.A similar protest is also taking place at the Matara town.

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Moody’s downgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Ca; outlook stable

COLOMBO (News 1st); Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has today downgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings to Ca from Caa2.

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Shanghai lockdown continues, COVID-19 deaths reported

More than 25 million people remain under a lockdown in one of China’s largest cities. The Omicron variant continues to spread and now Shanghai is reporting its first COVID-related deaths. Kyle Benning has more.

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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reveals death of newborn twin son

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of newborn son

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Police: At least 16 people shot, 4 dead in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend

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Passover Seder in Philadelphia reflects on Jewish people trapped in war-torn Ukraine

PHILADELPHIA - Members of Philadelphia's Jewish community gathered Friday to recognize Passover with a special seder in Society Hill to reflect on Jewish people trapped in Ukraine. Rabbi Menachem Schmidt hosted Seder dinner at B’nai Abraham Chabad Friday night as part of the "Fill an extra Seder seat" campaign to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. "The idea is to open it up to anybody who wants to come and celebrate the holiday," Schmidt said. "We have to take a stand to make sure we are doing everything we can to bring goodness into the world, to make the world a better place, to help people who are in need."Passover is the celebration of the emancipation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. At Seder, the story is retold with food, wine and reflection. Amid ongoing war in Ukraine and the worsening humanitarian crisis, Rabbi Schmidt said this Passover is different.

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A safe bet: Anyone wanting a casino job, odds are on their side

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FDA authorizes COVID breath test for emergency use

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Notre Dame Cathedral: Restoration continues on 3rd anniversary of fire

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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