There are four new cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester, it has been confirmed.

One person has tested positive for the virus in Oldham and three people in Trafford.

All four became infected after travelling to Italy.

It brings the total number of confirmed cases in Greater Manchester to nine.

Anyone who may have had close contact with the patients are being contacted and being given advice as is the current procedure.

Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health in Oldham said in a statement: "The UK Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that 32 further patients have tested positive for COVID-19 infection today, 4th March 2020, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 85.

"One of these cases is a resident of Oldham who became infected while in Northern Italy.

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"We are unable to comment further on the details of this particular case due to the need to protect patient confidentiality.

"Public Health England (PHE), Oldham Council and the local NHS are working closely together to effectively manage this case. PHE is currently contacting people who may have had close contact with the confirmed case.

"Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after they had contact with the confirmed case.

"This tried and tested method will ensure that any risk to them is minimised and the wider public is protected."

"Oldham has robust infection control arrangements in place and strong partnership arrangements across the health and care system" she added.

"All partners are working closely together to prevent further spread of the virus."

Eleanor Roaf, Director of Public Health for Trafford Council said: "I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low.

"Trafford has strong infection control arrangements in place and we are working with health colleagues in the NHS to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Trafford are protected.

"Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. If you have recently been to one of the affected countries and are feeling unwell, you should phone the NHS’s 111 helpline for further advice straight away – please don’t go to your doctor.

"There’s lots of advice on how people can protect themselves online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. We will continue to work with Public Health England to share up to date and relevant information with our residents and other partners.”

Earlier today it was confirmed a patient currently at Wythenshawe Hospital had tested positive.

They join three people from Bury and one from Bolton who have already been confirmed as suffering from the illness.