Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise across Greater Manchester, as the number of people being admitted to hospital across the country reaches its highest level for months.
A total of 752 admissions were reported on Monday across England, NHS figures reveal. That is the highest daily figure since February 25, according to analysis by the PA news agency. READ MORE : Nearly 40,000 care home Covid deaths in England, new data shows - with Greater Manchester among worst hit areas In the North West, 141 admissions were recorded on the same day, a 44 per cent week-on-week rise, and the highest since February 23.