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Birmingham could be just a week away from a local lockdown, with the government set to pu the city on a national "watch list", a ccording to Birmingham Live.

Local leaders are calling on the government to ease the current coronavirus restrictions in Wigan, where the number of cases remains relatively low.There were 9.4 confirmed cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people in the borough in the seven days up to August 15, up from 7.3 the week before.But the infection rate elsewhere in Greater Manchester has started to fall.Speaking at a remote press conference today, Wigan Council leader David Molyneux, together with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, called for the regional restrictions on homes and businesses to be lifted in the borough.His calls are backed by the other nine council leaders in Greater Manchester.He said: “I’m very pleased and very proud of the residents in the way that they’ve reacted

A total of 37 new coronavirus cases were confirmed across Trafford in the last week, taking the total number of current cases to 66.Between August 8 and August 14, Public Health England data shows the cases were confirmed across the borough, with Firswood seeing the highest number of new cases in that time.Former hotspot Hale saw no new confirmed cases in those seven days according to Public Health England, but Firswood saw a total of 10.After Firswood, Timperley south and Sale east both saw the next highest number of new cases with six each.Sale as a whole, Sale east, Sale central, Sale Moor and Sale north, collectively saw 10 cases – the area has consistently been seeing new cases each week for the last month, making it another area of

hereThe latest data gives infection rates up until Sunday, August 16, as there is a delay of up to three days before the full results are reported.The weekly infection rate in Oldham rose slightly, to 84.4 per 100,000 population but there continues to be a downward trend in the borough, with cases falling by 20 per cent week-on-week.However, infection rates are still rising in Manchester, Salford and Bury.Manchester had an infection rate of 49.0 per 100,000 population in the week up to August 16 with a total of 271 positive tests. That is up 62, or 30 per cent, on the previous week.There was also a large increase in Salford where cases rose by 32 to 95 positive tests in the week ending August 16.

Mancunians have been told their partying has to be put on hold as the city’s Covid infection rate rose almost to the government’s red alert threshold.Latest figures show Manchester recording 49 cases per 100,000, just below the 50 mark that would push it into the government’s riskiest category.The city’s rate has more than tripled in a month.Its leaders have now warned that house parties - which are believed to partly be behind the rise - and other inside gatherings must stop, or else Manchester will face full lockdown.“For now, the party is on hold,” said Coun Bev Craig, executive member for adult health and wellbeing.“We’ve all had to give up things we enjoy, things we love and things that make us happy.“We still need to keep up with a

The United Kingdom's second largest city is now recording the most coronavirus cases in the country.

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Council chiefs in Oldham fear the town will be forced into a Leicester-style Covid-19 lockdown later this week.

hereA further 154 cases were announced today across Greater Manchester, which is the highest daily increase for the last three days.The data takes into account the seven days up to Saturday, August 15 as it takes three days for the cases to be reported.In the week up to August 15 there were 1,001 cases across Greater Manchester - slightly less than the previous week, when there 1,004 cases.Manchester reported 263 cases in the week ending August 15, which is 57 more than the previous week, an increase of 28 per cent.There was also a marked increase in Salford, where there were 95 cases, up from 71 the previous week.Bury is the only other borough to show an upward trend, with 63 cases, up 12 on the week before.As well as Oldham, Tameside is

Oldham 91.5 (217), 94.5 (224)Blackburn with Darwen 86.8 (130), 80.2 (120)Pendle 70.6 (65), 99.9 (92)Leicester 54.5 (193), 63.8 (226)Bradford 53.7 (290), 56.5 (305)Manchester 46.8 (259), 34.4 (190)Rochdale 39.1 (87), 40.5 (90)Preston 38.4 (55), 41.2 (59)Hyndburn 38.3 (31), 28.4 (23)Calderdale 37.4 (79), 48.2 (102)Salford 34.4 (89), 29.0 (75)Kirklees 33.9 (149), 27.5 (121)Swindon 33.3 (74), 47.3 (105)Burnley 32.6 (29), 42.7 (38)Birmingham 31.5 (360), 18.2 (208)Bury 30.4 (58), 26.7 (51)Tameside 27.8 (63), 36.2 (82)Trafford 27.8 (66), 21.9 (52)Newark and Sherwood 27.0 (33), 30.2 (37)Oadby and Wigston 26.3 (15), 12.3 (7)Bolton 26.1 (75), 28.9 (83)Sandwell 25.3 (83), 22.2 (73)Wellingborough 23.8 (19), 25.1 (20)Barnsley 23.5 (58), 13.4 (33)Melton

hereIt continues however, to have the highest rate of cases of all ten boroughs by some distance, with an infection rate of 91.5.On Monday, a total of 89 new cases were added to figures in Greater Manchester, taking the total for the region to 21,316 since the pandemic began.In the week ending August 14, there were 1,008 positive tests across Greater Manchester, which is 63 more than the previous week.Coronavirus infection rates are calculated up to three days ago, in this case Friday, August 14, because there is a delay in reporting cases.The infection rate is still going up in Manchester, the rate has now reached 46.9 and there were 259 positive tests in the seven days up to August 14.This is an increase of 69, or 36 per cent, on the

hereA statement on the pub's Facebook page reads: "A member of our front of house team tested positive for Covid and they are now self-isolating."As a precaution we have temporarily closed and will reopen when we have taken further advice that it is safe to do so."We are following all the government guidelines regarding test and trace, and even though we are confident that the pub was not the source of the infection it is now being given specialist anti-viral cleaning just to be completely sure."We are sorry to those who have had their bookings cancelled and look forward to welcoming guests back soon".The pub is one of a number of venues in the region that have acted swiftly to close after staff or customers tested positive for the virus.On

hereInfection rates are calculated up to three days ago, in this case, the week ending August 13, because it takes a couple of days for the test results to be reported.In the week up to August 13, there were 998 positive tests across Greater Manchester.The Oldham infection rate has fallen to below 100, however the week-on-week trend for the borough is still upwards. There were 232 positive tests in the week ending Aug 13 in Oldham, which is 38 more than in the previous week - an increase of 20 per cent.However, the seven-day total was slightly lower than the last couple of days, bringing the infection rate per 100,000 people to 97.8.Manchester is now the only other area of Greater Manchester showing an upward trend week on week.

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COVID-19 infection rate in the region.

Katie Price has shared an update after undergoing a gruelling operation on her broken feet.The 42-year-old broke both her feet while on holiday in Turkey, when she attempted to jump over a wall at an amusement park.She was warned by doctors that she faced a long recovery ahead, and that it could be months before she can walk again.Taking to Instagram after a six-hour surgery, the mum-of-five posted a snap of herself from her hospital bed, beside boyfriend Carl Woods.‘Wanted to update everyone who has been sending all the beautiful messages to me,’ she began. ‘So I’ve had my 6 hour op Unfortunately more Procedures was needed when they entered my feet than thought, but I’m lucky I have the chance to one day get on my feet again.‘Chelsea

Katie Price's lover Carl Woods has shared an update on the glamour model after she underwent foot surgery.

Katie Price couldn’t stop smiling as she unveiled her new teeth, following a lengthy stint in the dentist chair.The 42-year-old took fans with her as she prepared to sort out her gnashers while on holiday in Turkey, sharing her second YouTube video about the procedure.And, after joking that she resembled a James Bond villain with her spiky teeth, the mum-of-five showed off her new look.‘I’m the war of the wounded but I’ve still got a smile on my face, and I’m literally going to have an amazing smile after this,’ she explained to the camera.‘No pain, no gain.

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The UK's coronavirus death toll has climbed by 11 bringing the number of fatalities in all settings to 41,358.

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