Biggest spike in coronavirus infections since June as Greater Manchester sees hundreds of new cases
Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have risen 31 per cent, the biggest percentage jump since June. Most of the country is now seeing a steady increase in virus levels.
READ MORE:Demands for public inquiry amid 'catastrophic disaster' at mental health unit as alleged abuse exposed More recent figures show the number of people in hospital testing positive for Covid-19 is still on a clear upwards trend, though there are signs the rate of increase may have slowed in recent days.
A total of 2,029 people tested positive for coronavirus across Greater Manchester in the week which ended on October 9. The Greater Manchester weekly total has increased by 277 cases compared to the previous week, which means the infection rate was up 16 per cent in the last week. “We have also seen another notable rise in infections amongst older age groups in England and Wales, underlining once again the need for close monitoring as we move through the colder months.”
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