There have been nine confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wigan borough
THERE have been nine confirmed cases of coronavirus in the borough, the latest health figures have revealed.
Public Health England statistics released today, Monday, have shown there has been an increase of 967 cases of COVID-19 in the UK in the last 24 hours - taking the total amount to 6,650.
Sadly 335 people in the UK have died from the virus.
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It is believed that the number of people who have coronavirus is much higher than the official figures as many residents who have symptoms will not have been tested as they have been self-isolating.
For the latest advice from the Government visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
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