We've taken a look at the latest Covid data from across Lancashire

We've taken a look at the latest Covid data from across Lancashire

Covid positivity rate: The proportion of coronavirus tests coming back positive in Lancashire

By Adam Lord

Published 5th Oct 2021, 13:33 GMT

Updated 5th Oct 2021, 13:48 GMT

The Covid positivity rate in England is on the rise, recent data shows.

The number of people taking PCR tests is steadily rising, with figures showing over 2.8 million tested in the seven days to September 24, up from 2.6 million a week earlier with the proportion of people testing positive rising with it, sitting at almost 7%

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Covid is under control if up to 5% of tests are positive – but very few English councils are meeting that limit.

But how does Lancashire compare?

We've taken a look at the latest Covid data from across Lancashire

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We've taken a look at the latest Covid data from across Lancashire

The Ribble Valley had a positivity rate of 9.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

. Ribble Valley

The Ribble Valley had a positivity rate of 9.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

Wyre had a positivity rate of 8.9% for the seven days up to September 24.

. Wyre

Wyre had a positivity rate of 8.9% for the seven days up to September 24.

Fylde had a positivity rate of 8.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

. Fylde

Fylde had a positivity rate of 8.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

Lancaster had a positivity rate of 8.4% for the seven days up to September 24.

. Lancaster

Lancaster had a positivity rate of 8.4% for the seven days up to September 24.

The Ribble Valley had a positivity rate of 9.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

1. Ribble Valley

The Ribble Valley had a positivity rate of 9.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

Wyre had a positivity rate of 8.9% for the seven days up to September 24.

2. Wyre

Wyre had a positivity rate of 8.9% for the seven days up to September 24.

Fylde had a positivity rate of 8.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

3. Fylde

Fylde had a positivity rate of 8.7% for the seven days up to September 24.

Lancaster had a positivity rate of 8.4% for the seven days up to September 24.

4. Lancaster

Lancaster had a positivity rate of 8.4% for the seven days up to September 24.

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