The rate of infection for COVID-19 in Trafford is higher than the national average, but it is starting to go down. According to data site Trafford Data Lab, which has compiled stats for all local authorities in England, Trafford as a borough has a higher rate of cases than the national average – but a council spokesperson confirmed that this rate is starting to fall.
Trafford Data Lab stated that as of Wednesday May 27, the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trafford was 807, a rate of 341.4 cases per 100,000 people.
Across England the overall infection rate stands at 270.5 for every 100,000. Sadly, there have been a total of 175 coronavirus-related deaths registered in Trafford up to the week ending May 15 2020.