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There has been a big spike in coronavirus cases in Trafford - and it is mostly affecting young people
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukA spike in coronavirus cases among young people in Trafford has prompted urgent action by health bosses.The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has risen in the borough, with 17-23-year-olds specifically accounting for around half of all new cases.New cases in Trafford rose from 26 in the week ending July 17 to 77 the following week.Of the 77 cases, 39 were people were aged 15-25, up from nine for the same cohort a week earlier.Public Health bosses say they aren't sure what has caused the spike but say there has been a rise in youngsters getting swabbed for the virus.A mobile testing unit has been set up at University Academy 92 in Old Trafford in response to the trend.Warnings with advice on symptoms and testing have also been.
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