New map shows the areas in Greater Manchester hardest hit by coronavirus

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics have highlighted the areas worst hit by coronavirus in Greater Manchester.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has created an interactive map that reveals the number of deaths caused by COVID by region.

Sadly, Chadderton in Oldham and Higher Broughton in Salford have suffered the most deaths, with 30 and 28 coronavirus deaths respectively being recorded in each area.

The data shows the number of deaths between March to May in neighbourhoods in England and Wales where COVID-19 was mentioned as the cause on the death certificate. 

The maps show the scale of coronavirus across England and Wales, with the circle representing the number of deaths. 

As well as parts of Oldham and Salford, other areas have been hit significantly more than others as well.

There have been 24 deaths in Hyde South and 27 in Bredbury Green. North Farnworth in Bolton has had 22 deaths while South Farnworth has seen 9 coronavirus related deaths. Eccles has had 22 deaths, while Worsley and Swinton have each seen 19 deaths. 

While Higher Broughton has seen 28 deaths, Broughton Park has also been badly affected, with 23 deaths.

Despite the widespread tragedy these figures represent, the data also shows the areas where very few COVID-19 deaths have been officially recorded. 

There has only been one reported death in Piccadilly and Ancoats, and many regions have only three deaths such as Chorlton, Trafford East, Cheetham Hill, Hattersley, Woodley, and many others.  

The ONS reports also show that the number of people in England with COVID-19 continues to fall, and while the UK death toll has now passed 40,000, some hospitals are reporting no new deaths. 

Coronavirus can cause pneumonia and those who have fallen ill report symptoms such as coughs, fever and breathing difficulties. You can see more symptoms here. 

To continue to help stop the spread of the virus people can wear homemade and reusable masks.

You can enter your postcode below to find out the figures for your area: