More than 2,000 people across Greater Manchester have now tested positive for coronavirus - and at least 246 people have died.
Public Health England (PHE) data shows that as of Monday evening (April 6), there were 2,071 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our region.
The true number is likely to be far greater as many people self-isolating with symptoms are not being routinley tested.
At least 246 people have died at Greater Manchester hospitals having contracted the virus, according to NHS England figures.
It is likely more people in our region have died. NHS data does not include deaths 'in the community' - at care homes or at people's own homes - where coronavirus is mentioned on the death certificate.
Greater Manchester coroanvirus cases:
Manchester - 323
Stockport - 246
Salford - 242
Trafford - 222
Oldham - 216
Wigan - 185
Bolton - 170
Rochdale - 167
Tameside - 162
Bury - 138
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released on Tuesday (March 31) revealed the true number of UK deaths from Covid-19 is higher than published in daily NHS trust reports.
Figures from the ONS for England and Wales show there were 24 per cent more deaths relating to coronavirus up to and including March 20, compared to hospital-only data for the same period.
The ONS looked at all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned as a factor, including hospital deaths and those in the community and care homes.
A total of 210 deaths in England and Wales for the time period had Covid-19 mentioned on the death certificate, compared with 170 coronavirus-related deaths reported by NHS England and Public Health Wales.
The new ONS data may mean the true number of deaths in Greater Manchester are higher.
There were 13 deaths in the north west up to March 20. That number may include previously-unreported deaths 'in the community' - not in hospitals - in Greater Manchester.
A total of 5,373 people have died across the UK after testing positive for the virus.
The Prime Minister remains in intensive care in hospital.
Boris Johnson was taken to St Thomas' Hospital on Monday evening, but in a message on social media insisted he was going in for some 'routine tests'.
He tweeted last night: "Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I'm still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. I'm in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.
"I'd like to say thank you to all the brilliant NHS staff taking care of me and others in this difficult time. You are the best of Britain.
"Stay safe everyone, and please remember to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives."
Dominic Raab is deputising for the PM 'where necessary' while Mr Johnson remains in hospital.
The developments follow repeated questions to Downing Street about how the PM was ill enough to be allotted a hospital bed but deemed fine to lead the Government.
Mr Raab's first job as stand-in PM on Tuesday will be to lead the Government's emergency daily coronavirus 'war Cabinet' meeting with senior colleagues and the UK's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance.
