The overall coronavirus infection rate in Bolton has been falling over recent weeks. The borough saw a huge spike in infections in late April and early May due to the spread of the Delta variant which gave Bolton the highest infection rate in the country for some time. However, due to the work of the local NHS, CCG, public health teams, and countless volunteers and military support the number of cases has been falling in the borough over recent weeks, meaning Bolton now has one of the lowest infection rates in Greater Manchester. There is a varying story across the borough, with some areas of Bolton recording very little cases of Covid-19 in recent days, while some areas have seen a significant increase in cases.
The coronavirus infection rate has fallen significantly across Bolton, with all areas now recording an infection rate below 300 per 100,000 people. Many boroughs are also recording fewer cases than the national average, with lockdown measures set to be eased slightly tomorrow and many children returning to school. Little Hulton North recorded the most amount of cases in the borough in the seven days leading to March 1 with 22 cases in total giving the area an infection rate of 262.7 cases if shown over 100,000 people. Tonge recorded the next highest infection rate, despite recording fewer cases according to the latest figures. Tonge recorded 24 new positive Covid-19 cases to March 1, equalling a rate of 257.9 cases if spread over 100,00 people.
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