Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox No new coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded by hospitals in Greater Manchester for the second day running.
The region's coronavirus hospital death toll stands at 5,879, the latest NHS figures confirm. Covid-19 infection rates have fallen in six boroughs of Greater Manchester but have risen in fou r.
Trafford, Salford, Stockport and Bury saw their rates creep up in the seven days ending April 22. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Monday, April 26, are: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 647 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust -
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