There were 2,988 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus as of 9am on Sunday (September 6) - a sharp spike from Saturday's figure of 1,813.
It’s the highest number recorded since May 22.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereHis comments come just days before students are due to return to Greater Manchester's universities to begin the autumn term.Speaking on LBC radio this morning (September 7), Mr Hancock appealed to younger people to stick to social distancing measures.He said under-25s - particularly those aged 17 to 21 - accounted for a large number of positive coronavirus cases.He told LBC radio that younger people.