Oldham

Oldham could be next in line for full local lockdown amid sudden spike in new coronavirus cases 

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Oldham could face a full lockdown ‘within days’ after Covid-19 cases doubled in a week despite tighter restrictions. The council in the area said 255 new cases were diagnosed in the week ending August 8 compared with 137 cases the week before.   Katrina Stephens, director of public health for Oldham Council, said officials were discussing … Read more

Oldham overtakes lockdown-Leicester to have the highest second coronavirus infection rate in England

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Oldham has overtaken Leicester to have the second highest Covid-19 infection rate in England, official figures revealed today. NHS statistics today showed Oldham recorded 54.3 coronavirus cases for every 100,000 people between July 20 and 26.  The weekly infection rate for the Greater Manchester town has risen by 191 per cent. In comparison, Leicester’s outbreak has dropped … Read more