At least 359 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.
21.03.2020 - 17:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sixty two firefighters in Greater Manchester are in self isolation due to the coronavirus.
Now union chiefs have called for them to have priority testing as some could be at home, away from frontline duties, unnecassarily.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that 62 operational staff were currently self isolating.
A spokesperson said: "We are following national guidance with regards to self-isolation in order to protect our staff and the public.
"We are doing all we can to
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