Those aged 60 and above are considered high risk by the NHS, while those aged 70 and over or the clinically vulnerable account for 88% of deaths.
But across England it’s the older age groups that still have the highest infection rates after weeks of lockdown, according to Government figures.
In England, in the seven days to February 10, the age band with the most cases per 100,000 people was 90 and overs, at 310.9.
It's not the case in Wigan however, the age group with the highest infection rate is 30-34 years old.
Care home residents are being tested monthly which could push the rate up compared to those not being screened regularly.
Here are the age groups in Wigan from highest to lowest rates of infection in the seven days to February 10.
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