both boroughs are due to be released from local lockdown.The boroughs, along with Tameside, have seen a marked increase in cases - all three areas are in the 'amber zone' for infection rates.A total of 272 positive coronavirus cases were added in Greater Manchester today.Cases have doubled week on week in Bolton (in the week ending Aug 28).
There were 39 positive tests in Bolton on Thursday (Aug 27) and 40 on Friday (Aug 28) - the biggest numbers on one day since April.Data from August 27 showed the infection rate for Bolton was 34.8 cases per 100,000 of the population.That's an 82 per cent increase from the previous week.In Trafford, the infection rate on August 27 was 32.4.