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?
13. Rossendale
Rossendale had a positivity rate of 6.4% for the seven days up to September 24.
14. Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen had a positivity rate of 6% for the seven days up to September 24.
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