coronavirus outbreak began, the latest data for Greater Manchester shows. The rate in the borough is now 118.1 cases per 100,000 of population, higher than its peak in early August when it had the highest rate in the country and narrowly being avoided being placed in full economic lockdown.The rate in Bolton is narrowly under 200 cases per 100,000, with signs it has tipped over that point and could do again in coming days whilst there were further increases in both Bury and Tameside, whose rate sits at 107.7.All but three of the region's boroughs remain on 'red alert' due to case numbers being well above the national average.It comes as Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's office warned the region was being "hamstrung" by "serious.