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07.03.2024 / 11:25

'My friend was forcibly detained after being diagnosed with a disease that terrified people'

“We are the voices, we speak up for all those people who died… I think we all know that we’re their voice forever” – the moment that the typically unwavering voice of one of Manchester’s most stalwart public figures was cut through with tears.

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22.07.2022 / 21:43

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Latest Covid peak that has seen cases soar will be felt for MONTHS, Manchester's public health boss warns

The knock-on effects of the latest coronavirus peak will be felt for 'some months' by NHS hospital and care services, Manchester's public health director has warned. However, the country is now cresting the wave of infections and should see a decline.

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20.07.2022 / 16:09

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Covid-19 staff absences and bed shortages piling pressure on strained NHS services, say health chiefs

Covid-19 is once more piling pressure on an already strained NHS, according to Greater Manchester health chiefs. Staff absences as a result of coronavirus are seeing shortages in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community care.

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15.03.2022 / 20:17

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Covid helpline extended in Manchester as rates surge and public health bosses warn of new wave - 'don't suffer in silence'

'We’re still here' - that’s the message from Manchester’s public health chief as the city moves to extend its helpline for those suffering the effects of the pandemic.

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27.01.2022 / 14:14

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Worry over 'endemic' Covid levels in ethnic minorities with lower booster uptake

Ethnic minorities with lower uptake of the booster are not seeing the same fall in Covid cases as the wider population in Manchester, public health bosses say.

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20.01.2022 / 10:15

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Manchester reaches huge Covid jab milestone

Manchester has reached a huge milestone in the fight against coronavirus.

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15.12.2021 / 22:33

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Latest Covid infection rates across region: Data shows big spike in cases in Manchester as expert issues warning over Omicron in the city

There are signs of a spike in coronavirus cases in Manchester, with the city recording its third-highest daily total of positive cases during the pandemic.

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15.12.2021 / 21:35

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Omicron is now the most dominant Covid variant in Manchester

Omicron has overtaken Delta as the most dominant variant in Manchester.

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08.12.2021 / 17:45

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'Three to four confirmed or highly probable Omicron cases in Manchester', says public health boss

'Three to four confirmed or probable cases of Omicron' have been found in Manchester.

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05.08.2021 / 09:23

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"It finds the unvaccinated": Manchester's health boss says young people are still being hospitalised with Covid-19

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20.04.2021 / 22:51

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‘Indian’ variant of Covid-19 detected in Manchester

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20.04.2021 / 19:47

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Manchester health bosses on vaccination fears, side effects, blood clots, unregistered patients, infection rates - and the impact of opening up

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10.03.2021 / 21:04

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What’s the difference between coronavirus tests and which one might I need to take?

direct to your inboxAs lockdown begins to ease efforts to test thousands of people each day are continuing.Testing has been identified as a key cog in helping the country come out of lockdown safely.Manchester’s director of public health, David Regan, has outlined the various testing methods available. “Testing is not only vital but it needs to be seen as part of our approach to staying safe in the long term, along with all the other safety measures including washing hands, social distancing and face coverings and having the vaccine when invited," he says.“Thank you to everyone in Manchester for helping us with this.”If you have symptomsThe main symptoms of Covid-19 are a high temperature, a new continuous cough, and a change to your sense

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Covid mutation found in Manchester as door-to-door testing launched - see full list

Thousands of people living in Manchester are to be offered door-to-door Covid-19 tests after a new variant of the virus was identified in the city.

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09.10.2020 / 21:19

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Four in ten locked-down students found to have Covid in mass Manchester testing pilot

the city’s public health department delivered hundreds of tests to students self isolating in the blocks.

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05.10.2020 / 21:37

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Manchester now has the highest Covid infection rate in the country - why?

on the university's website.The University of Manchester (UoM) has so far ruled out an MMU style lockdown at its halls.On Monday, the M.E.N asked if this was now a possibility.A UoM spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider local community is the University’s primary concern and we will support them in every way we can.“We are concerned by the rising rate in Manchester and we will be meeting with Public Health colleagues as a matter of urgency to discuss their next steps and what this means for local universities.”David Regan, Manchester’s Director of Public Health, said the incidence rate among 17-21 year olds is nearly six times higher than in the rest of the population.There were also 64 new cases

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02.10.2020 / 21:03

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Hundreds of Manchester Metropolitan University students tested for coronavirus during major campus lockdown

at least 137 people across both MMU sites tested positive for Covid-19 with a number of other students also recording symptoms. The council, university and Public Health England jointly agreed to introduce lockdown measures last Friday (September 25).

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29.09.2020 / 17:30

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Major spike in new Covid-19 cases continues in Manchester

t it would be offering students a two-week rent rebate and a £50 grocery gift card for those affected, as well as access to emergency cleaning and toiletry supplies.

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25.09.2020 / 21:57

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Manchester Metropolitan University halls of residences locked down amid 127 Covid cases... and 1,700 students will now have to self-isolate

reported last weekend that a number of students were already self isolating at the Birley campus, in Hulme, days after a 100-strong party was reported in the courtyard.Since then, case numbers have soared to 127 across that site and Cambridge Halls, with a number of other students also recording symptoms. As a result the council, university and Public Health England have jointly agreed to introduce lockdown measures.David Regan, Public Health Director for Manchester, said: “An important part of Manchester’s local response and prevention plan for coronavirus is to keep a close eye on the data and act swiftly and decisively where an outbreak is identified in order to contain the virus.

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25.09.2020 / 20:29

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Coronavirus infections in private homes accounts for almost all of Manchester's new cases as city sees record single-day spike

Household-to-household transmissions are behind the outbreak in Longsight and north Levenshulme, where 54 new cases were found in the week to September 20.

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06.07.2020 / 21:01

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Map shows how severely Greater Manchester could be hit by second wave of coronavirus

BMC Medicine, said: "We estimate specific pressure points where COVID-19 demand is likely to outstrip the baseline local supply. "This again includes rural areas in Wales as well as the north east and south west of England where high expected hospitalization rates combine with relatively low bed capacity.

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29.05.2020 / 22:11

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How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians

Hundreds of people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Manchester alone.

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29.05.2020 / 09:25

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Contact tracing: Manchester health chief on what you should now do if you have coronavirus symptoms

Contact tracing has been deemed the most effective method for getting regions like Greater Manchester back on their feet and out of lockdown.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0