direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are rising in eight of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs as cases soar nationally.The overall rate of infection rate in our region has risen by 8.3% week-on-week, according to data from Public Health England.Transmission rates in Greater Manchester have shown a steady rise in recent days following weeks of declining cases.The average rate of infection in the region as of December 18 is 168.14 cases per 100,000 people.
Cases are rising in Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton, Tameside and Stockport.Trafford has seen the biggest jump in cases - with a 47pc week-on-week rise in figures.Council bosses yesterday explained that the jump was believed to be due to an 'increase in.