Nationwide, the latest figures from Public Health England show ​a total of 467,146​ lab–confirmed cases across the UK.

It means another 6,968 people tested positive in the UK on Friday, October 2, 2020.

These are the figures for the North West

In the North West today (Saturday, October 3, 2020), there has been a total of 88,284 confirmed cases since testing began – an increase of 1,603.

There are currently 676 people in the region’s hospitals who are being treated for COVID-19, including 93 on ventilation.

A total of 20,814 people have received treatment for the virus at North West hospitals since the pandemic began.

In order of Upper Tier Local Authorities (e.g. Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council etc.) most affected:

Lancashire – 13,211 (Up from 12,972)

Manchester – 8,224 (Up from 8,010)

Liverpool – 6,725 (Up from 6,470)

Bolton – 4,936 (Up from 4,872)

Oldham – 4,353 (Up from 4,307)

Wirral – 3,991 (Up from 3,924)

Cumbria – 3,624 (Up from 3,593)

Wigan – 3,633 (Up from 3,579)

Rochdale – 3,528 (Up from 3,460)

Salford – 3,231 (Up from 3,180)

Tameside – 3,113 (Up from 3,092)

Cheshire East – 3,015 (Up from 2,987)

Sefton – 3,039 (Up from 2,965)

Stockport – 2,840 (Up from 2,802)

Cheshire West and Chester – 2,796 (Up from 2,776)

Blackburn with Darwen – 2,757 (Up from 2,735)

Bury – 2,749 (Up from 2,698)

Warrington – 2,518 (Up from 2,482)

Trafford – 2,473 (Up from 2,432)

St Helens – 2,327 (Up from 2,277)

Knowsley – 2,228 (Up from 2,165)

Blackpool – 1,443 (Up from 1,419)

Location not yet confirmed – 1,530

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES – 88,284

Data is provided by Public Health England. You can view the data here.

For more advice on you can protect yourself visit the NHS website.