coronavirus deaths have been recorded at hospitals in Greater Manchester today. The region's hospital death toll now stands at 2,141, the latest NHS figures show.Nationally, five new deaths of people with COVID-19 in hospitals have been announced but none in the entire north west region.The five patients were aged between 66 and 95 and all had underlying health conditions.
The latest figures come as a major incident was declared in Greater Manchester over rising COVID-19 infections. The move - in line with the region’s ‘outbreak’ strategy - is the same as would be declared in the event of a terror attack or major flood and means the region can access extra national resources if necessary.The army could be drafted in to support police if.