coronavirus infection rate is increasing in Bury, the latest government data reveals. Figures released on Sunday (August 23) show the rate infection rate in the borough reached 30.9 in the week ending August 20.This has risen from 27.7 recorded for the previous seven-day period.Positive cases have also risen slightly in Stockport going from a rate of 14.3 to 14.7.The infection rate in Oldham is continuing to fall, decreasing from 63.7 in the previous seven day period to to 62.8.The borough is still under 'red alert', with targeted measures around household mixing having been implemented on Friday (22 August).The rate has also dropped in Rochdale to 40 - it was recorded at 41.4 in the previous seven days.Infection rates have also dropped in.
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